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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,967.07, 44,970.66 and 12,436.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,967.07, 44,970.66 and 12,436.90 is: 18,663.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,967.07 : 44,970.66 = 12,436.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,967.07/44,970.66 = 12,436.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,967.07x = 44,970.66 × 12,436.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,967.07x = 559,295,601.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,295,601.35/29,967.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,663.67

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