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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,717.92, 44,575.94 and 12,174.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,717.92, 44,575.94 and 12,174.56 is: 18,261.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,717.92 : 44,575.94 = 12,174.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,717.92/44,575.94 = 12,174.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,717.92x = 44,575.94 × 12,174.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,717.92x = 542,692,456.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,692,456.09/29,717.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,261.45

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