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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,954.35, 44,931.53 and 12,419.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,954.35, 44,931.53 and 12,419.47 is: 18,629.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,954.35 : 44,931.53 = 12,419.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,954.35/44,931.53 = 12,419.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,954.35x = 44,931.53 × 12,419.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,954.35x = 558,025,788.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,025,788.89/29,954.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,629.21

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