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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,248.20, 43,872.30 and 18,167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,248.20, 43,872.30 and 18,167.40 is: 27,251.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,248.20 : 43,872.30 = 18,167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,248.20/43,872.30 = 18,167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,248.20x = 43,872.30 × 18,167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,248.20x = 797,045,623.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,045,623.02/29,248.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,251.10

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