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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,641.68, 44,454.96 and 12,108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,641.68, 44,454.96 and 12,108.24 is: 18,159.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,641.68 : 44,454.96 = 12,108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,641.68/44,454.96 = 12,108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,641.68x = 44,454.96 × 12,108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,641.68x = 538,271,324.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,271,324.87/29,641.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,159.27

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