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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,665.31, 44,514.48 and 12,147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,665.31, 44,514.48 and 12,147.44 is: 18,227.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,665.31 : 44,514.48 = 12,147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,665.31/44,514.48 = 12,147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,665.31x = 44,514.48 × 12,147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,665.31x = 540,736,974.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,736,974.93/29,665.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,227.92

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