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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,966.02, 44,914.40 and 12,414.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,966.02, 44,914.40 and 12,414.12 is: 18,606.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,966.02 : 44,914.40 = 12,414.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,966.02/44,914.40 = 12,414.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,966.02x = 44,914.40 × 12,414.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,966.02x = 557,572,751.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,572,751.33/29,966.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,606.83

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