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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,711.66, 44,568.86 and 12,169.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,711.66, 44,568.86 and 12,169.20 is: 18,254.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,711.66 : 44,568.86 = 12,169.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,711.66/44,568.86 = 12,169.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,711.66x = 44,568.86 × 12,169.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,711.66x = 542,367,371.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,367,371.11/29,711.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,254.36

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