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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,851.88, 44,777.82 and 12,302.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,851.88, 44,777.82 and 12,302.42 is: 18,453.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,851.88 : 44,777.82 = 12,302.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,851.88/44,777.82 = 12,302.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,851.88x = 44,777.82 × 12,302.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,851.88x = 550,875,548.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,875,548.32/29,851.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,453.63

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