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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,863.68, 44,804.80 and 12,334.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,863.68, 44,804.80 and 12,334.96 is: 18,506.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,863.68 : 44,804.80 = 12,334.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,863.68/44,804.80 = 12,334.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,863.68x = 44,804.80 × 12,334.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,863.68x = 552,665,415.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,665,415.81/29,863.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,506.27

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