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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,647.68, 44,463.96 and 12,114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,647.68, 44,463.96 and 12,114.24 is: 18,168.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,647.68 : 44,463.96 = 12,114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,647.68/44,463.96 = 12,114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,647.68x = 44,463.96 × 12,114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,647.68x = 538,647,082.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,647,082.79/29,647.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,168.27

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