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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,833.68, 44,755.84 and 12,293.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,833.68, 44,755.84 and 12,293.92 is: 18,443.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,833.68 : 44,755.84 = 12,293.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,833.68/44,755.84 = 12,293.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,833.68x = 44,755.84 × 12,293.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,833.68x = 550,224,716.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,224,716.49/29,833.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,443.07

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