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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,179.36, 43,783.32 and 18,083.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,179.36, 43,783.32 and 18,083.08 is: 27,133.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,179.36 : 43,783.32 = 18,083.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,179.36/43,783.32 = 18,083.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,179.36x = 43,783.32 × 18,083.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,179.36x = 791,737,278.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,737,278.23/29,179.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,133.47

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