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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,974.32, 44,966.95 and 12,445.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,974.32, 44,966.95 and 12,445.52 is: 18,670.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,974.32 : 44,966.95 = 12,445.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,974.32/44,966.95 = 12,445.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,974.32x = 44,966.95 × 12,445.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,974.32x = 559,636,819.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,636,819.62/29,974.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,670.54

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