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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,183.72, 43,814.94 and 18,674.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,183.72, 43,814.94 and 18,674.26 is: 28,036.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,183.72 : 43,814.94 = 18,674.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,183.72/43,814.94 = 18,674.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,183.72x = 43,814.94 × 18,674.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,183.72x = 818,211,534.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,211,534.76/29,183.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,036.57

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