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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,872.38, 44,829.22 and 12,342.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,872.38, 44,829.22 and 12,342.36 is: 18,522.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,872.38 : 44,829.22 = 12,342.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,872.38/44,829.22 = 12,342.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,872.38x = 44,829.22 × 12,342.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,872.38x = 553,298,371.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,298,371.76/29,872.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,522.07

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