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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,735.27, 44,568.87 and 12,183.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,735.27, 44,568.87 and 12,183.38 is: 18,261.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,735.27 : 44,568.87 = 12,183.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,735.27/44,568.87 = 12,183.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,735.27x = 44,568.87 × 12,183.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,735.27x = 542,999,256.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,999,256.54/29,735.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,261.12

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