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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,666.49, 44,506.88 and 12,136.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,666.49, 44,506.88 and 12,136.37 is: 18,207.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,666.49 : 44,506.88 = 12,136.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,666.49/44,506.88 = 12,136.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,666.49x = 44,506.88 × 12,136.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,666.49x = 540,152,013.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,152,013.81/29,666.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,207.48

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