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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,934.64, 44,877.48 and 12,394.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,934.64, 44,877.48 and 12,394.96 is: 18,582.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,934.64 : 44,877.48 = 12,394.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,934.64/44,877.48 = 12,394.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,934.64x = 44,877.48 × 12,394.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,934.64x = 556,254,569.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,254,569.50/29,934.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,582.30

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