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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,913.57, 44,868.51 and 12,382.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,913.57, 44,868.51 and 12,382.92 is: 18,573.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,913.57 : 44,868.51 = 12,382.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,913.57/44,868.51 = 12,382.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,913.57x = 44,868.51 × 12,382.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,913.57x = 555,603,169.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,603,169.85/29,913.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,573.62

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