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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,962.97, 44,961.63 and 12,190.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,962.97, 44,961.63 and 12,190.35 is: 18,292.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,962.97 : 44,961.63 = 12,190.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,962.97/44,961.63 = 12,190.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,962.97x = 44,961.63 × 12,190.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,962.97x = 548,098,006.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,098,006.27/29,962.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,292.52

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