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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,729.60, 44,594.40 and 12,190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,729.60, 44,594.40 and 12,190.40 is: 18,285.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,729.60 : 44,594.40 = 12,190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,729.60/44,594.40 = 12,190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,729.60x = 44,594.40 × 12,190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,729.60x = 543,623,573.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,623,573.76/29,729.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,285.60

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