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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,682.84, 44,524.44 and 12,152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,682.84, 44,524.44 and 12,152.64 is: 18,229.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,682.84 : 44,524.44 = 12,152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,682.84/44,524.44 = 12,152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,682.84x = 44,524.44 × 12,152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,682.84x = 541,089,490.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,089,490.52/29,682.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,229.03

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