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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,614.14, 44,391.78 and 12,096.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,614.14, 44,391.78 and 12,096.54 is: 18,132.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,614.14 : 44,391.78 = 12,096.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,614.14/44,391.78 = 12,096.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,614.14x = 44,391.78 × 12,096.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,614.14x = 536,986,942.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,986,942.44/29,614.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,132.79

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