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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,870.37, 44,826.21 and 12,340.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,870.37, 44,826.21 and 12,340.35 is: 18,519.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,870.37 : 44,826.21 = 12,340.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,870.37/44,826.21 = 12,340.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,870.37x = 44,826.21 × 12,340.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,870.37x = 553,171,120.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,171,120.57/29,870.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,519.06

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