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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,319.87, 44,006.24 and 18,248.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,319.87, 44,006.24 and 18,248.18 is: 27,388.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,319.87 : 44,006.24 = 18,248.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,319.87/44,006.24 = 18,248.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,319.87x = 44,006.24 × 18,248.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,319.87x = 803,033,477.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,033,477.37/29,319.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,388.71

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