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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,637.27, 44,430.15 and 12,095.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,637.27, 44,430.15 and 12,095.91 is: 18,133.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,637.27 : 44,430.15 = 12,095.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,637.27/44,430.15 = 12,095.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,637.27x = 44,430.15 × 12,095.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,637.27x = 537,423,095.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,423,095.69/29,637.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,133.35

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