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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,635.89, 44,453.87 and 12,105.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,635.89, 44,453.87 and 12,105.72 is: 18,158.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,635.89 : 44,453.87 = 12,105.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,635.89/44,453.87 = 12,105.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,635.89x = 44,453.87 × 12,105.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,635.89x = 538,145,820.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,145,820.34/29,635.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,158.59

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