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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,849.27, 44,779.31 and 12,309.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,849.27, 44,779.31 and 12,309.53 is: 18,466.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,849.27 : 44,779.31 = 12,309.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,849.27/44,779.31 = 12,309.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,849.27x = 44,779.31 × 12,309.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,849.27x = 551,212,198.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,212,198.28/29,849.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,466.52

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