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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,646.15, 44,468.98 and 12,103.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,646.15, 44,468.98 and 12,103.67 is: 18,155.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,646.15 : 44,468.98 = 12,103.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,646.15/44,468.98 = 12,103.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,646.15x = 44,468.98 × 12,103.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,646.15x = 538,237,940.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,237,940.07/29,646.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,155.41

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