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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,709.21, 44,580.23 and 12,174.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,709.21, 44,580.23 and 12,174.95 is: 18,269.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,709.21 : 44,580.23 = 12,174.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,709.21/44,580.23 = 12,174.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,709.21x = 44,580.23 × 12,174.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,709.21x = 542,761,787.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,761,787.46/29,709.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,269.14

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