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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,639.27, 44,458.98 and 12,109.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,639.27, 44,458.98 and 12,109.10 is: 18,163.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,639.27 : 44,458.98 = 12,109.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,639.27/44,458.98 = 12,109.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,639.27x = 44,458.98 × 12,109.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,639.27x = 538,357,967.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,357,967.01/29,639.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,163.67

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