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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,273.98, 43,824.84 and 18,144.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,273.98, 43,824.84 and 18,144.94 is: 27,164.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,273.98 : 43,824.84 = 18,144.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,273.98/43,824.84 = 18,144.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,273.98x = 43,824.84 × 18,144.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,273.98x = 795,199,092.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,199,092.31/29,273.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,164.02

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