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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,831.12, 44,755.56 and 12,302

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,831.12, 44,755.56 and 12,302 is: 18,456.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,831.12 : 44,755.56 = 12,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,831.12/44,755.56 = 12,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,831.12x = 44,755.56 × 12,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,831.12x = 550,582,899.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,582,899.12/29,831.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,456.66

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