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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,059.97, 43,511.85 and 18,472.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,059.97, 43,511.85 and 18,472.59 is: 27,659.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,059.97 : 43,511.85 = 18,472.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,059.97/43,511.85 = 18,472.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,059.97x = 43,511.85 × 18,472.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,059.97x = 803,776,565.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,776,565.19/29,059.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,659.24

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