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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,651.76, 44,469.96 and 12,118.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,651.76, 44,469.96 and 12,118.32 is: 18,174.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,651.76 : 44,469.96 = 12,118.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,651.76/44,469.96 = 12,118.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,651.76x = 44,469.96 × 12,118.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,651.76x = 538,901,205.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,901,205.67/29,651.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,174.34

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