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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,958.60, 44,921.70 and 12,430.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,958.60, 44,921.70 and 12,430.20 is: 18,638.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,958.60 : 44,921.70 = 12,430.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,958.60/44,921.70 = 12,430.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,958.60x = 44,921.70 × 12,430.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,958.60x = 558,385,715.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,385,715.34/29,958.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,638.58

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