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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,652.68, 44,471.46 and 12,119.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,652.68, 44,471.46 and 12,119.24 is: 18,175.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,652.68 : 44,471.46 = 12,119.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,652.68/44,471.46 = 12,119.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,652.68x = 44,471.46 × 12,119.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,652.68x = 538,960,296.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,960,296.89/29,652.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,175.77

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