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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,645.06, 44,467.67 and 12,114.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,645.06, 44,467.67 and 12,114.89 is: 18,172.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,645.06 : 44,467.67 = 12,114.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,645.06/44,467.67 = 12,114.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,645.06x = 44,467.67 × 12,114.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,645.06x = 538,720,647.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,720,647.69/29,645.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,172.36

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