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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,977.36, 44,986.08 and 12,447.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,977.36, 44,986.08 and 12,447.16 is: 18,679.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,977.36 : 44,986.08 = 12,447.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,977.36/44,986.08 = 12,447.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,977.36x = 44,986.08 × 12,447.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,977.36x = 559,948,935.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,948,935.53/29,977.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,679.06

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