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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,901.20, 44,849.97 and 12,370.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,901.20, 44,849.97 and 12,370.57 is: 18,555.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,901.20 : 44,849.97 = 12,370.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,901.20/44,849.97 = 12,370.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,901.20x = 44,849.97 × 12,370.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,901.20x = 554,819,581.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,819,581.26/29,901.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,555.10

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