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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,969.08, 44,973.66 and 12,438.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,969.08, 44,973.66 and 12,438.90 is: 18,666.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,969.08 : 44,973.66 = 12,438.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,969.08/44,973.66 = 12,438.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,969.08x = 44,973.66 × 12,438.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,969.08x = 559,422,859.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,422,859.37/29,969.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,666.67

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