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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,951.65, 44,924.47 and 12,183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,951.65, 44,924.47 and 12,183.36 is: 18,273.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,951.65 : 44,924.47 = 12,183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,951.65/44,924.47 = 12,183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,951.65x = 44,924.47 × 12,183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,951.65x = 547,330,828.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,330,828.84/29,951.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,273.81

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