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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,161.60, 43,742.40 and 18,102.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,161.60, 43,742.40 and 18,102.40 is: 27,153.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,161.60 : 43,742.40 = 18,102.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,161.60/43,742.40 = 18,102.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,161.60x = 43,742.40 × 18,102.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,161.60x = 791,842,421.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,842,421.76/29,161.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,153.60

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