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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,635.16, 44,452.77 and 12,104.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,635.16, 44,452.77 and 12,104.99 is: 18,157.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,635.16 : 44,452.77 = 12,104.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,635.16/44,452.77 = 12,104.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,635.16x = 44,452.77 × 12,104.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,635.16x = 538,100,114.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,100,114.06/29,635.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,157.49

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