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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,354.24, 44,002.40 and 18,794.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,354.24, 44,002.40 and 18,794.21 is: 28,172.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,354.24 : 44,002.40 = 18,794.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,354.24/44,002.40 = 18,794.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,354.24x = 44,002.40 × 18,794.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,354.24x = 826,990,032.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,990,032.12/29,354.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,172.76

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