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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,652.80, 44,479.20 and 12,135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,652.80, 44,479.20 and 12,135.20 is: 18,202.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,652.80 : 44,479.20 = 12,135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,652.80/44,479.20 = 12,135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,652.80x = 44,479.20 × 12,135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,652.80x = 539,763,987.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,763,987.84/29,652.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,202.80

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