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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,999.80, 44,963.70 and 12,460.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,999.80, 44,963.70 and 12,460.60 is: 18,675.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,999.80 : 44,963.70 = 12,460.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,999.80/44,963.70 = 12,460.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,999.80x = 44,963.70 × 12,460.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,999.80x = 560,274,680.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,274,680.22/29,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,675.95

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