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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,649.65, 44,474.23 and 12,107.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,649.65, 44,474.23 and 12,107.17 is: 18,160.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,649.65 : 44,474.23 = 12,107.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,649.65/44,474.23 = 12,107.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,649.65x = 44,474.23 × 12,107.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,649.65x = 538,457,063.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,457,063.23/29,649.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,160.65

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