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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,965.32, 44,968.05 and 12,435.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,965.32, 44,968.05 and 12,435.17 is: 18,661.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,965.32 : 44,968.05 = 12,435.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,965.32/44,968.05 = 12,435.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,965.32x = 44,968.05 × 12,435.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,965.32x = 559,185,346.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,185,346.32/29,965.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,661.08

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