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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,637.33, 44,472.42 and 12,105.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,637.33, 44,472.42 and 12,105.81 is: 18,165.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,637.33 : 44,472.42 = 12,105.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,637.33/44,472.42 = 12,105.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,637.33x = 44,472.42 × 12,105.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,637.33x = 538,374,666.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,374,666.76/29,637.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,165.42

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