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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,643.77, 44,465.73 and 12,113.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,643.77, 44,465.73 and 12,113.60 is: 18,170.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,643.77 : 44,465.73 = 12,113.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,643.77/44,465.73 = 12,113.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,643.77x = 44,465.73 × 12,113.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,643.77x = 538,639,799.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,639,799.17/29,643.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,170.42

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