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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,908.20, 44,858.70 and 12,376.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,908.20, 44,858.70 and 12,376.20 is: 18,562.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,908.20 : 44,858.70 = 12,376.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,908.20/44,858.70 = 12,376.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,908.20x = 44,858.70 × 12,376.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,908.20x = 555,180,242.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,180,242.94/29,908.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,562.81

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