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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,611.04, 44,405.40 and 12,071.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,611.04, 44,405.40 and 12,071.12 is: 18,102.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,611.04 : 44,405.40 = 12,071.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,611.04/44,405.40 = 12,071.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,611.04x = 44,405.40 × 12,071.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,611.04x = 536,022,912.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,022,912.05/29,611.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,102.13

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