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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,687.32, 44,511.42 and 12,139.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,687.32, 44,511.42 and 12,139.48 is: 18,201.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,687.32 : 44,511.42 = 12,139.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,687.32/44,511.42 = 12,139.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,687.32x = 44,511.42 × 12,139.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,687.32x = 540,345,492.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,345,492.86/29,687.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,201.22

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