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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,278.98, 43,832.34 and 18,149.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,278.98, 43,832.34 and 18,149.94 is: 27,171.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,278.98 : 43,832.34 = 18,149.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,278.98/43,832.34 = 18,149.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,278.98x = 43,832.34 × 18,149.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,278.98x = 795,554,341.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,554,341.06/29,278.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,171.52

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