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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,991.31, 44,962.66 and 12,474.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,991.31, 44,962.66 and 12,474.25 is: 18,701.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,991.31 : 44,962.66 = 12,474.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,991.31/44,962.66 = 12,474.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,991.31x = 44,962.66 × 12,474.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,991.31x = 560,875,317.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,875,317.91/29,991.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,701.26

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