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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,644.56, 44,466.91 and 12,114.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,644.56, 44,466.91 and 12,114.39 is: 18,171.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,644.56 : 44,466.91 = 12,114.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,644.56/44,466.91 = 12,114.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,644.56x = 44,466.91 × 12,114.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,644.56x = 538,689,489.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,689,489.83/29,644.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,171.61

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