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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,640.83, 44,444.82 and 12,122.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,640.83, 44,444.82 and 12,122.96 is: 18,177.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,640.83 : 44,444.82 = 12,122.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,640.83/44,444.82 = 12,122.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,640.83x = 44,444.82 × 12,122.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,640.83x = 538,802,552.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,802,552.84/29,640.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,177.72

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