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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,832.64, 44,716.16 and 12,292.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,832.64, 44,716.16 and 12,292.88 is: 18,425.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,832.64 : 44,716.16 = 12,292.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,832.64/44,716.16 = 12,292.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,832.64x = 44,716.16 × 12,292.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,832.64x = 549,690,388.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,690,388.94/29,832.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,425.80

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