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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,674.49, 44,511.62 and 12,144.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,674.49, 44,511.62 and 12,144.32 is: 18,216.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,674.49 : 44,511.62 = 12,144.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,674.49/44,511.62 = 12,144.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,674.49x = 44,511.62 × 12,144.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,674.49x = 540,563,073.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,563,073.72/29,674.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,216.43

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