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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,275.74, 43,827.46 and 18,146.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,275.74, 43,827.46 and 18,146.70 is: 27,166.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,275.74 : 43,827.46 = 18,146.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,275.74/43,827.46 = 18,146.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,275.74x = 43,827.46 × 18,146.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,275.74x = 795,323,768.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,323,768.38/29,275.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,166.65

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