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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,668.19, 44,476.44 and 12,126.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,668.19, 44,476.44 and 12,126.83 is: 18,179.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,668.19 : 44,476.44 = 12,126.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,668.19/44,476.44 = 12,126.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,668.19x = 44,476.44 × 12,126.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,668.19x = 539,358,226.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,358,226.89/29,668.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,179.68

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