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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,644.52, 44,466.86 and 12,114.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,644.52, 44,466.86 and 12,114.35 is: 18,171.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,644.52 : 44,466.86 = 12,114.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,644.52/44,466.86 = 12,114.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,644.52x = 44,466.86 × 12,114.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,644.52x = 538,687,105.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,687,105.44/29,644.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,171.56

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