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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,964.60, 44,966.97 and 12,434.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,964.60, 44,966.97 and 12,434.45 is: 18,660.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,964.60 : 44,966.97 = 12,434.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,964.60/44,966.97 = 12,434.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,964.60x = 44,966.97 × 12,434.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,964.60x = 559,139,315.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,139,315.28/29,964.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,660.00

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