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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,973.90, 44,938.98 and 12,419.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,973.90, 44,938.98 and 12,419.58 is: 18,620.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,973.90 : 44,938.98 = 12,419.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,973.90/44,938.98 = 12,419.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,973.90x = 44,938.98 × 12,419.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,973.90x = 558,123,257.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,123,257.23/29,973.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,620.31

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