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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,975.68, 44,926.26 and 12,427.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,975.68, 44,926.26 and 12,427.84 is: 18,626.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,975.68 : 44,926.26 = 12,427.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,975.68/44,926.26 = 12,427.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,975.68x = 44,926.26 × 12,427.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,975.68x = 558,336,371.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,336,371.08/29,975.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,626.31

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