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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,651.40, 44,502.30 and 12,133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,651.40, 44,502.30 and 12,133.80 is: 18,211.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,651.40 : 44,502.30 = 12,133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,651.40/44,502.30 = 12,133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,651.40x = 44,502.30 × 12,133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,651.40x = 539,982,007.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,982,007.74/29,651.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,211.01

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