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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,356.24, 44,005.40 and 18,796.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,356.24, 44,005.40 and 18,796.20 is: 28,175.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,356.24 : 44,005.40 = 18,796.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,356.24/44,005.40 = 18,796.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,356.24x = 44,005.40 × 18,796.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,356.24x = 827,134,299.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,134,299.48/29,356.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,175.76

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