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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,237.30, 43,786.23 and 18,674.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,237.30, 43,786.23 and 18,674.09 is: 27,966.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,237.30 : 43,786.23 = 18,674.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,237.30/43,786.23 = 18,674.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,237.30x = 43,786.23 × 18,674.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,237.30x = 817,667,780.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,667,780.85/29,237.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,966.60

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