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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,670.17, 44,529.57 and 12,140.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,670.17, 44,529.57 and 12,140.15 is: 18,220.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,670.17 : 44,529.57 = 12,140.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,670.17/44,529.57 = 12,140.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,670.17x = 44,529.57 × 12,140.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,670.17x = 540,595,659.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,595,659.24/29,670.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,220.17

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