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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,682.09, 44,522.91 and 12,151.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,682.09, 44,522.91 and 12,151.89 is: 18,227.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,682.09 : 44,522.91 = 12,151.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,682.09/44,522.91 = 12,151.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,682.09x = 44,522.91 × 12,151.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,682.09x = 541,037,504.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,037,504.80/29,682.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,227.74

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