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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,969.35, 44,974.10 and 12,439.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,969.35, 44,974.10 and 12,439.20 is: 18,667.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,969.35 : 44,974.10 = 12,439.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,969.35/44,974.10 = 12,439.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,969.35x = 44,974.10 × 12,439.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,969.35x = 559,441,824.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,441,824.72/29,969.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,667.13

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