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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,849.32, 44,768.48 and 12,079

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,849.32, 44,768.48 and 12,079 is: 18,116.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,849.32 : 44,768.48 = 12,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,849.32/44,768.48 = 12,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,849.32x = 44,768.48 × 12,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,849.32x = 540,758,469.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,758,469.92/29,849.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,116.27

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