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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,827.14, 44,707.89 and 12,287.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,827.14, 44,707.89 and 12,287.40 is: 18,417.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,827.14 : 44,707.89 = 12,287.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,827.14/44,707.89 = 12,287.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,827.14x = 44,707.89 × 12,287.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,827.14x = 549,343,727.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,343,727.59/29,827.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,417.58

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