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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,997.80, 45,002.10 and 12,469.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,997.80, 45,002.10 and 12,469.40 is: 18,706.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,997.80 : 45,002.10 = 12,469.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,997.80/45,002.10 = 12,469.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,997.80x = 45,002.10 × 12,469.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,997.80x = 561,149,185.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,149,185.74/29,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,706.34

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