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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,965.60, 44,964.60 and 12,437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,965.60, 44,964.60 and 12,437.20 is: 18,662.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,965.60 : 44,964.60 = 12,437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,965.60/44,964.60 = 12,437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,965.60x = 44,964.60 × 12,437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,965.60x = 559,233,723.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,233,723.12/29,965.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,662.52

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