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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,171.60, 43,757.40 and 18,042.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,171.60, 43,757.40 and 18,042.20 is: 27,063.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,171.60 : 43,757.40 = 18,042.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,171.60/43,757.40 = 18,042.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,171.60x = 43,757.40 × 18,042.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,171.60x = 789,479,762.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,479,762.28/29,171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,063.30

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