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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,657.40, 44,448.30 and 12,107.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,657.40, 44,448.30 and 12,107.40 is: 18,145.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,657.40 : 44,448.30 = 12,107.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,657.40/44,448.30 = 12,107.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,657.40x = 44,448.30 × 12,107.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,657.40x = 538,153,347.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,153,347.42/29,657.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,145.67

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