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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,851.52, 44,744.44 and 12,311.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,851.52, 44,744.44 and 12,311.76 is: 18,454.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,851.52 : 44,744.44 = 12,311.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,851.52/44,744.44 = 12,311.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,851.52x = 44,744.44 × 12,311.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,851.52x = 550,882,806.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,882,806.61/29,851.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,454.10

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