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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,648.64, 44,473.08 and 12,120.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,648.64, 44,473.08 and 12,120.24 is: 18,180.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,648.64 : 44,473.08 = 12,120.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,648.64/44,473.08 = 12,120.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,648.64x = 44,473.08 × 12,120.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,648.64x = 539,024,403.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,024,403.14/29,648.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,180.41

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