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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,645.56, 44,451.94 and 12,127.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,645.56, 44,451.94 and 12,127.70 is: 18,184.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,645.56 : 44,451.94 = 12,127.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,645.56/44,451.94 = 12,127.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,645.56x = 44,451.94 × 12,127.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,645.56x = 539,099,792.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,099,792.74/29,645.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,184.84

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