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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,960, 44,895.57 and 12,169.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,960, 44,895.57 and 12,169.03 is: 18,235.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,960 : 44,895.57 = 12,169.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,960/44,895.57 = 12,169.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,960x = 44,895.57 × 12,169.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,960x = 546,335,538.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,335,538.20/29,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,235.50

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