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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,720.40, 44,542.80 and 12,170.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,720.40, 44,542.80 and 12,170.40 is: 18,240.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,720.40 : 44,542.80 = 12,170.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,720.40/44,542.80 = 12,170.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,720.40x = 44,542.80 × 12,170.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,720.40x = 542,103,693.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,103,693.12/29,720.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,240.12

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