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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,127.62, 43,654.52 and 18,594.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,127.62, 43,654.52 and 18,594.50 is: 27,868.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,127.62 : 43,654.52 = 18,594.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,127.62/43,654.52 = 18,594.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,127.62x = 43,654.52 × 18,594.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,127.62x = 811,733,800.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,733,800.35/29,127.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,868.18

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