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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,845.33, 44,762.49 and 12,075.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,845.33, 44,762.49 and 12,075.01 is: 18,110.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,845.33 : 44,762.49 = 12,075.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,845.33/44,762.49 = 12,075.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,845.33x = 44,762.49 × 12,075.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,845.33x = 540,507,402.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,507,402.47/29,845.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,110.29

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