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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,355.24, 44,003.89 and 18,795.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,355.24, 44,003.89 and 18,795.21 is: 28,174.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,355.24 : 44,003.89 = 18,795.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,355.24/44,003.89 = 18,795.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,355.24x = 44,003.89 × 18,795.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,355.24x = 827,062,353.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,062,353.37/29,355.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,174.27

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