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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,216.98, 43,812.48 and 18,123.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,216.98, 43,812.48 and 18,123.22 is: 27,176.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,216.98 : 43,812.48 = 18,123.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,216.98/43,812.48 = 18,123.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,216.98x = 43,812.48 × 18,123.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,216.98x = 794,023,213.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,023,213.79/29,216.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,176.77

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