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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,946.16, 44,892.51 and 12,404.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,946.16, 44,892.51 and 12,404.80 is: 18,596.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,946.16 : 44,892.51 = 12,404.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,946.16/44,892.51 = 12,404.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,946.16x = 44,892.51 × 12,404.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,946.16x = 556,882,608.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,882,608.05/29,946.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,596.13

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