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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,617.80, 44,438.86 and 12,089.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,617.80, 44,438.86 and 12,089.40 is: 18,139.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,617.80 : 44,438.86 = 12,089.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,617.80/44,438.86 = 12,089.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,617.80x = 44,438.86 × 12,089.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,617.80x = 537,239,154.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,239,154.08/29,617.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,139.06

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