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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,672.04, 44,507.94 and 12,141.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,672.04, 44,507.94 and 12,141.86 is: 18,212.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,672.04 : 44,507.94 = 12,141.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,672.04/44,507.94 = 12,141.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,672.04x = 44,507.94 × 12,141.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,672.04x = 540,409,176.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,409,176.37/29,672.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,212.74

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