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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,682.54, 44,507.58 and 12,137.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,682.54, 44,507.58 and 12,137.94 is: 18,200.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,682.54 : 44,507.58 = 12,137.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,682.54/44,507.58 = 12,137.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,682.54x = 44,507.58 × 12,137.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,682.54x = 540,230,335.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,230,335.59/29,682.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,200.27

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