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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,985.93, 44,976.28 and 12,218.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,985.93, 44,976.28 and 12,218.46 is: 18,326.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,985.93 : 44,976.28 = 12,218.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,985.93/44,976.28 = 12,218.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,985.93x = 44,976.28 × 12,218.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,985.93x = 549,540,592.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,540,592.16/29,985.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,326.62

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