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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,637.68, 44,448.96 and 12,104.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,637.68, 44,448.96 and 12,104.24 is: 18,153.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,637.68 : 44,448.96 = 12,104.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,637.68/44,448.96 = 12,104.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,637.68x = 44,448.96 × 12,104.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,637.68x = 538,020,879.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,020,879.59/29,637.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,153.27

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