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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,258.73, 43,802.42 and 18,131.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,258.73, 43,802.42 and 18,131.85 is: 27,144.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,258.73 : 43,802.42 = 18,131.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,258.73/43,802.42 = 18,131.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,258.73x = 43,802.42 × 18,131.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,258.73x = 794,218,818.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,218,818.42/29,258.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,144.68

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