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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,860.38, 44,786.70 and 12,327.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,860.38, 44,786.70 and 12,327.84 is: 18,490.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,860.38 : 44,786.70 = 12,327.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,860.38/44,786.70 = 12,327.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,860.38x = 44,786.70 × 12,327.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,860.38x = 552,123,271.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,123,271.73/29,860.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,490.16

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