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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,632.83, 44,465.67 and 12,101.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,632.83, 44,465.67 and 12,101.30 is: 18,158.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,632.83 : 44,465.67 = 12,101.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,632.83/44,465.67 = 12,101.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,632.83x = 44,465.67 × 12,101.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,632.83x = 538,092,190.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,092,190.04/29,632.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,158.65

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