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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,971.08, 44,976.66 and 12,440.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,971.08, 44,976.66 and 12,440.91 is: 18,669.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,971.08 : 44,976.66 = 12,440.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,971.08/44,976.66 = 12,440.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,971.08x = 44,976.66 × 12,440.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,971.08x = 559,550,579.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,550,579.16/29,971.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,669.68

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