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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,707.68, 44,563.68 and 12,178.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,707.68, 44,563.68 and 12,178.56 is: 18,268.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,707.68 : 44,563.68 = 12,178.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,707.68/44,563.68 = 12,178.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,707.68x = 44,563.68 × 12,178.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,707.68x = 542,721,450.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,721,450.70/29,707.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,268.73

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