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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,274.40, 43,825.33 and 18,145.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,274.40, 43,825.33 and 18,145.27 is: 27,164.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,274.40 : 43,825.33 = 18,145.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,274.40/43,825.33 = 18,145.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,274.40x = 43,825.33 × 18,145.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,274.40x = 795,222,445.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,222,445.69/29,274.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,164.43

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