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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,652.65, 44,478.73 and 12,110.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,652.65, 44,478.73 and 12,110.17 is: 18,165.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,652.65 : 44,478.73 = 12,110.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,652.65/44,478.73 = 12,110.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,652.65x = 44,478.73 × 12,110.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,652.65x = 538,644,981.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,644,981.68/29,652.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,165.15

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