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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,826.77, 44,707.33 and 12,287.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,826.77, 44,707.33 and 12,287.03 is: 18,417.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,826.77 : 44,707.33 = 12,287.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,826.77/44,707.33 = 12,287.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,826.77x = 44,707.33 × 12,287.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,826.77x = 549,320,304.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,320,304.93/29,826.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,417.02

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