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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,876.52, 44,814.80 and 12,327.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,876.52, 44,814.80 and 12,327.06 is: 18,490.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,876.52 : 44,814.80 = 12,327.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,876.52/44,814.80 = 12,327.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,876.52x = 44,814.80 × 12,327.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,876.52x = 552,434,666.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,434,666.85/29,876.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,490.60

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