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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,261.02, 43,805.37 and 18,131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,261.02, 43,805.37 and 18,131.94 is: 27,144.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,261.02 : 43,805.37 = 18,131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,261.02/43,805.37 = 18,131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,261.02x = 43,805.37 × 18,131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,261.02x = 794,276,340.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,276,340.52/29,261.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,144.52

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