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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,639.45, 44,466.37 and 12,109.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,639.45, 44,466.37 and 12,109.30 is: 18,166.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,639.45 : 44,466.37 = 12,109.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,639.45/44,466.37 = 12,109.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,639.45x = 44,466.37 × 12,109.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,639.45x = 538,456,472.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,456,472.80/29,639.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,166.88

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