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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,825.27, 44,705.08 and 12,285.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,825.27, 44,705.08 and 12,285.53 is: 18,414.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,825.27 : 44,705.08 = 12,285.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,825.27/44,705.08 = 12,285.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,825.27x = 44,705.08 × 12,285.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,825.27x = 549,225,377.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,225,377.97/29,825.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,414.77

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