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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,922.30, 44,847.45 and 12,383.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,922.30, 44,847.45 and 12,383.10 is: 18,559.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,922.30 : 44,847.45 = 12,383.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,922.30/44,847.45 = 12,383.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,922.30x = 44,847.45 × 12,383.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,922.30x = 555,350,458.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,350,458.10/29,922.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,559.75

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