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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,357.25, 44,006.88 and 18,797.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,357.25, 44,006.88 and 18,797.22 is: 28,177.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,357.25 : 44,006.88 = 18,797.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,357.25/44,006.88 = 18,797.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,357.25x = 44,006.88 × 18,797.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,357.25x = 827,207,004.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,207,004.87/29,357.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,177.26

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