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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,644.77, 44,467.23 and 12,114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,644.77, 44,467.23 and 12,114.60 is: 18,171.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,644.77 : 44,467.23 = 12,114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,644.77/44,467.23 = 12,114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,644.77x = 44,467.23 × 12,114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,644.77x = 538,702,704.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,702,704.56/29,644.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,171.93

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