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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,254.87, 43,954.52 and 18,729.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,254.87, 43,954.52 and 18,729.46 is: 28,140.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,254.87 : 43,954.52 = 18,729.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,254.87/43,954.52 = 18,729.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,254.87x = 43,954.52 × 18,729.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,254.87x = 823,244,385.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,244,385.46/29,254.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,140.42

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