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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,989.51, 44,999.84 and 12,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,989.51, 44,999.84 and 12,233.20 is: 18,356.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,989.51 : 44,999.84 = 12,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,989.51/44,999.84 = 12,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,989.51x = 44,999.84 × 12,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,989.51x = 550,491,981.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,491,981.52/29,989.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,356.15

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