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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,983.16, 44,986.08 and 12,451.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,983.16, 44,986.08 and 12,451.52 is: 18,681.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,983.16 : 44,986.08 = 12,451.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,983.16/44,986.08 = 12,451.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,983.16x = 44,986.08 × 12,451.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,983.16x = 560,145,074.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,145,074.84/29,983.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,681.99

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