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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,644.18, 44,466.35 and 12,114.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,644.18, 44,466.35 and 12,114.01 is: 18,171.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,644.18 : 44,466.35 = 12,114.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,644.18/44,466.35 = 12,114.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,644.18x = 44,466.35 × 12,114.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,644.18x = 538,665,808.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,665,808.56/29,644.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,171.05

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