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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,669.79, 44,504.57 and 12,139.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,669.79, 44,504.57 and 12,139.61 is: 18,209.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,669.79 : 44,504.57 = 12,139.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,669.79/44,504.57 = 12,139.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,669.79x = 44,504.57 × 12,139.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,669.79x = 540,268,264.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,268,264.63/29,669.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,209.37

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