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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,970.32, 44,955.66 and 12,201.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,970.32, 44,955.66 and 12,201.32 is: 18,302.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,970.32 : 44,955.66 = 12,201.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,970.32/44,955.66 = 12,201.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,970.32x = 44,955.66 × 12,201.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,970.32x = 548,518,393.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,518,393.47/29,970.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,302.05

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