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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,711.67, 44,566.59 and 12,168.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,711.67, 44,566.59 and 12,168.29 is: 18,252.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,711.67 : 44,566.59 = 12,168.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,711.67/44,566.59 = 12,168.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,711.67x = 44,566.59 × 12,168.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,711.67x = 542,298,968.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,298,968.60/29,711.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,252.05

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