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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,630.15, 44,445.27 and 12,099.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,630.15, 44,445.27 and 12,099.98 is: 18,149.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,630.15 : 44,445.27 = 12,099.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,630.15/44,445.27 = 12,099.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,630.15x = 44,445.27 × 12,099.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,630.15x = 537,786,878.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,786,878.09/29,630.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,149.99

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