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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,969.22, 44,973.87 and 12,439.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,969.22, 44,973.87 and 12,439.02 is: 18,666.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,969.22 : 44,973.87 = 12,439.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,969.22/44,973.87 = 12,439.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,969.22x = 44,973.87 × 12,439.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,969.22x = 559,430,868.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,430,868.41/29,969.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,666.85

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