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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,651.68, 44,469.96 and 12,118.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,651.68, 44,469.96 and 12,118.24 is: 18,174.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,651.68 : 44,469.96 = 12,118.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,651.68/44,469.96 = 12,118.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,651.68x = 44,469.96 × 12,118.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,651.68x = 538,897,648.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,897,648.07/29,651.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,174.27

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