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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,668.56, 44,502.84 and 12,131.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,668.56, 44,502.84 and 12,131.25 is: 18,196.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,668.56 : 44,502.84 = 12,131.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,668.56/44,502.84 = 12,131.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,668.56x = 44,502.84 × 12,131.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,668.56x = 539,875,077.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,875,077.75/29,668.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,196.88

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