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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,671.81, 44,507.58 and 12,141.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,671.81, 44,507.58 and 12,141.64 is: 18,212.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,671.81 : 44,507.58 = 12,141.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,671.81/44,507.58 = 12,141.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,671.81x = 44,507.58 × 12,141.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,671.81x = 540,395,013.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,395,013.63/29,671.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,212.40

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