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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,270.73, 43,819.97 and 18,141.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,270.73, 43,819.97 and 18,141.69 is: 27,159.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,270.73 : 43,819.97 = 18,141.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,270.73/43,819.97 = 18,141.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,270.73x = 43,819.97 × 18,141.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,270.73x = 794,968,220.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,968,220.84/29,270.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,159.15

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