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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,826.39, 44,706.77 and 12,286.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,826.39, 44,706.77 and 12,286.65 is: 18,416.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,826.39 : 44,706.77 = 12,286.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,826.39/44,706.77 = 12,286.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,826.39x = 44,706.77 × 12,286.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,826.39x = 549,296,212.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,296,212.09/29,826.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,416.45

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