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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,668.73, 44,503.27 and 12,138.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,668.73, 44,503.27 and 12,138.56 is: 18,207.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,668.73 : 44,503.27 = 12,138.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,668.73/44,503.27 = 12,138.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,668.73x = 44,503.27 × 12,138.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,668.73x = 540,205,595.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,205,595.40/29,668.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,207.91

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