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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,287.98, 43,845.84 and 18,158.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,287.98, 43,845.84 and 18,158.94 is: 27,185.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,287.98 : 43,845.84 = 18,158.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,287.98/43,845.84 = 18,158.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,287.98x = 43,845.84 × 18,158.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,287.98x = 796,193,977.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,193,977.81/29,287.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,185.01

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