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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,686.67, 44,529.93 and 12,156.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,686.67, 44,529.93 and 12,156.51 is: 18,234.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,686.67 : 44,529.93 = 12,156.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,686.67/44,529.93 = 12,156.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,686.67x = 44,529.93 × 12,156.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,686.67x = 541,328,539.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,328,539.34/29,686.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,234.73

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