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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,314.36, 43,993.14 and 18,237.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,314.36, 43,993.14 and 18,237.34 is: 27,369.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,314.36 : 43,993.14 = 18,237.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,314.36/43,993.14 = 18,237.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,314.36x = 43,993.14 × 18,237.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,314.36x = 802,317,851.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,317,851.85/29,314.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,369.45

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