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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,711.89, 44,566.92 and 12,168.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,711.89, 44,566.92 and 12,168.51 is: 18,252.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,711.89 : 44,566.92 = 12,168.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,711.89/44,566.92 = 12,168.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,711.89x = 44,566.92 × 12,168.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,711.89x = 542,312,788.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,312,788.85/29,711.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,252.38

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