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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,951.46, 44,926.56 and 12,182.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,951.46, 44,926.56 and 12,182.13 is: 18,272.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,951.46 : 44,926.56 = 12,182.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,951.46/44,926.56 = 12,182.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,951.46x = 44,926.56 × 12,182.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,951.46x = 547,301,194.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,301,194.37/29,951.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,272.94

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