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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,825.89, 44,706.02 and 12,286.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,825.89, 44,706.02 and 12,286.15 is: 18,415.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,825.89 : 44,706.02 = 12,286.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,825.89/44,706.02 = 12,286.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,825.89x = 44,706.02 × 12,286.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,825.89x = 549,264,644.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,264,644.09/29,825.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,415.70

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