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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,849.63, 44,770.77 and 12,317.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,849.63, 44,770.77 and 12,317.18 is: 18,474.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,849.63 : 44,770.77 = 12,317.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,849.63/44,770.77 = 12,317.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,849.63x = 44,770.77 × 12,317.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,849.63x = 551,449,408.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,449,408.97/29,849.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,474.25

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