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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,644.68, 44,459.46 and 12,111.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,644.68, 44,459.46 and 12,111.24 is: 18,163.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,644.68 : 44,459.46 = 12,111.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,644.68/44,459.46 = 12,111.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,644.68x = 44,459.46 × 12,111.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,644.68x = 538,459,190.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,459,190.33/29,644.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,163.77

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