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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,688.80, 44,533.20 and 12,171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,688.80, 44,533.20 and 12,171.20 is: 18,256.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,688.80 : 44,533.20 = 12,171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,688.80/44,533.20 = 12,171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,688.80x = 44,533.20 × 12,171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,688.80x = 542,022,483.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,022,483.84/29,688.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,256.80

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