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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,649.76, 44,466.96 and 12,116.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,649.76, 44,466.96 and 12,116.32 is: 18,171.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,649.76 : 44,466.96 = 12,116.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,649.76/44,466.96 = 12,116.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,649.76x = 44,466.96 × 12,116.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,649.76x = 538,775,916.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,775,916.79/29,649.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,171.34

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