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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,672.31, 44,508.33 and 12,142.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,672.31, 44,508.33 and 12,142.14 is: 18,213.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,672.31 : 44,508.33 = 12,142.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,672.31/44,508.33 = 12,142.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,672.31x = 44,508.33 × 12,142.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,672.31x = 540,426,374.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,426,374.03/29,672.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,213.15

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