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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,688.84, 44,533.06 and 12,158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,688.84, 44,533.06 and 12,158.64 is: 18,237.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,688.84 : 44,533.06 = 12,158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,688.84/44,533.06 = 12,158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,688.84x = 44,533.06 × 12,158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,688.84x = 541,461,444.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,461,444.64/29,688.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,237.88

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