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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,881.20, 44,821.80 and 12,385.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,881.20, 44,821.80 and 12,385.20 is: 18,577.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,881.20 : 44,821.80 = 12,385.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,881.20/44,821.80 = 12,385.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,881.20x = 44,821.80 × 12,385.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,881.20x = 555,126,957.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,126,957.36/29,881.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,577.80

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