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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,357.76, 44,007.64 and 18,797.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,357.76, 44,007.64 and 18,797.70 is: 28,177.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,357.76 : 44,007.64 = 18,797.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,357.76/44,007.64 = 18,797.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,357.76x = 44,007.64 × 18,797.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,357.76x = 827,242,414.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,242,414.43/29,357.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,177.98

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