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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,837.89, 44,776.96 and 12,307.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,837.89, 44,776.96 and 12,307.33 is: 18,469.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,837.89 : 44,776.96 = 12,307.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,837.89/44,776.96 = 12,307.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,837.89x = 44,776.96 × 12,307.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,837.89x = 551,084,680.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,084,680.41/29,837.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,469.29

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