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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,654.69, 44,498.43 and 12,136.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,654.69, 44,498.43 and 12,136.82 is: 18,211.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,654.69 : 44,498.43 = 12,136.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,654.69/44,498.43 = 12,136.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,654.69x = 44,498.43 × 12,136.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,654.69x = 540,069,212.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,069,212.70/29,654.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,211.94

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