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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,256.53, 43,798.62 and 18,127.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,256.53, 43,798.62 and 18,127.43 is: 27,137.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,256.53 : 43,798.62 = 18,127.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,256.53/43,798.62 = 18,127.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,256.53x = 43,798.62 × 18,127.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,256.53x = 793,956,431.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,956,431.38/29,256.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,137.76

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