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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,225.40, 43,768.52 and 18,662.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,225.40, 43,768.52 and 18,662.71 is: 27,949.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,225.40 : 43,768.52 = 18,662.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,225.40/43,768.52 = 18,662.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,225.40x = 43,768.52 × 18,662.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,225.40x = 816,838,994.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,838,994.35/29,225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,949.62

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