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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,676.51, 44,498.57 and 12,131.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,676.51, 44,498.57 and 12,131.91 is: 18,191.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,676.51 : 44,498.57 = 12,131.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,676.51/44,498.57 = 12,131.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,676.51x = 44,498.57 × 12,131.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,676.51x = 539,852,585.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,852,585.71/29,676.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,191.24

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