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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,307.63, 43,973.70 and 18,223.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,307.63, 43,973.70 and 18,223.65 is: 27,343.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,307.63 : 43,973.70 = 18,223.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,307.63/43,973.70 = 18,223.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,307.63x = 43,973.70 × 18,223.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,307.63x = 801,361,318.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,361,318.01/29,307.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,343.10

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