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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,286, 43,842.84 and 18,156.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,286, 43,842.84 and 18,156.96 is: 27,182.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,286 : 43,842.84 = 18,156.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,286/43,842.84 = 18,156.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,286x = 43,842.84 × 18,156.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,286x = 796,052,692.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,052,692.17/29,286
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,182.02

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