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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,320.87, 44,007.74 and 18,249.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,320.87, 44,007.74 and 18,249.18 is: 27,390.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,320.87 : 44,007.74 = 18,249.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,320.87/44,007.74 = 18,249.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,320.87x = 44,007.74 × 18,249.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,320.87x = 803,105,168.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,105,168.65/29,320.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,390.22

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