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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,668.17, 44,526.57 and 12,138.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,668.17, 44,526.57 and 12,138.15 is: 18,217.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,668.17 : 44,526.57 = 12,138.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,668.17/44,526.57 = 12,138.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,668.17x = 44,526.57 × 12,138.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,668.17x = 540,470,185.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,470,185.65/29,668.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,217.17

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