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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,837.23, 44,757.60 and 12,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,837.23, 44,757.60 and 12,301 is: 18,452.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,837.23 : 44,757.60 = 12,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,837.23/44,757.60 = 12,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,837.23x = 44,757.60 × 12,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,837.23x = 550,563,237.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,563,237.60/29,837.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,452.22

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