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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,994, 44,966.40 and 12,476.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,994, 44,966.40 and 12,476.40 is: 18,704.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,994 : 44,966.40 = 12,476.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,994/44,966.40 = 12,476.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,994x = 44,966.40 × 12,476.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,994x = 561,018,792.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,018,792.96/29,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,704.37

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