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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,288.98, 43,847.34 and 18,159.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,288.98, 43,847.34 and 18,159.94 is: 27,186.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,288.98 : 43,847.34 = 18,159.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,288.98/43,847.34 = 18,159.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,288.98x = 43,847.34 × 18,159.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,288.98x = 796,265,063.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,265,063.56/29,288.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,186.51

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