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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,872.89, 44,809.34 and 12,343.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,872.89, 44,809.34 and 12,343.18 is: 18,514.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,872.89 : 44,809.34 = 12,343.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,872.89/44,809.34 = 12,343.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,872.89x = 44,809.34 × 12,343.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,872.89x = 553,089,749.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,089,749.30/29,872.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,514.77

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