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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,666.27, 44,499.62 and 12,136.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,666.27, 44,499.62 and 12,136.10 is: 18,204.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,666.27 : 44,499.62 = 12,136.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,666.27/44,499.62 = 12,136.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,666.27x = 44,499.62 × 12,136.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,666.27x = 540,051,646.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,051,646.12/29,666.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,204.23

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