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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,647.65, 44,471.23 and 12,105.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,647.65, 44,471.23 and 12,105.17 is: 18,157.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,647.65 : 44,471.23 = 12,105.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,647.65/44,471.23 = 12,105.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,647.65x = 44,471.23 × 12,105.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,647.65x = 538,331,880.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,331,880.17/29,647.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,157.66

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