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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,634.46, 44,451.73 and 12,104.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,634.46, 44,451.73 and 12,104.30 is: 18,156.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,634.46 : 44,451.73 = 12,104.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,634.46/44,451.73 = 12,104.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,634.46x = 44,451.73 × 12,104.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,634.46x = 538,056,868.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,056,868.31/29,634.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,156.46

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