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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,621.10, 44,415.45 and 12,071.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,621.10, 44,415.45 and 12,071.10 is: 18,100.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,621.10 : 44,415.45 = 12,071.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,621.10/44,415.45 = 12,071.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,621.10x = 44,415.45 × 12,071.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,621.10x = 536,143,338.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,143,338.50/29,621.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,100.05

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