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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,346.20, 44,051.70 and 18,265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,346.20, 44,051.70 and 18,265.40 is: 27,418.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,346.20 : 44,051.70 = 18,265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,346.20/44,051.70 = 18,265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,346.20x = 44,051.70 × 18,265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,346.20x = 804,621,921.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,621,921.18/29,346.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,418.27

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