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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,924.58, 44,888.70 and 12,395.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,924.58, 44,888.70 and 12,395.76 is: 18,594.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,924.58 : 44,888.70 = 12,395.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,924.58/44,888.70 = 12,395.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,924.58x = 44,888.70 × 12,395.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,924.58x = 556,429,551.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,429,551.91/29,924.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,594.40

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