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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,858.56, 44,754.90 and 12,318.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,858.56, 44,754.90 and 12,318.76 is: 18,464.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,858.56 : 44,754.90 = 12,318.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,858.56/44,754.90 = 12,318.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,858.56x = 44,754.90 × 12,318.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,858.56x = 551,324,871.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,324,871.92/29,858.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,464.55

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