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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,266.84, 43,898.45 and 18,024.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,266.84, 43,898.45 and 18,024.32 is: 27,035.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,266.84 : 43,898.45 = 18,024.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,266.84/43,898.45 = 18,024.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,266.84x = 43,898.45 × 18,024.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,266.84x = 791,239,620.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,239,620.18/29,266.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,035.36

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