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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,856.16, 44,789.34 and 12,316.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,856.16, 44,789.34 and 12,316.40 is: 18,476.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,856.16 : 44,789.34 = 12,316.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,856.16/44,789.34 = 12,316.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,856.16x = 44,789.34 × 12,316.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,856.16x = 551,643,427.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,643,427.18/29,856.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,476.70

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