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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,360.25, 44,011.40 and 18,800.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,360.25, 44,011.40 and 18,800.21 is: 28,181.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,360.25 : 44,011.40 = 18,800.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,360.25/44,011.40 = 18,800.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,360.25x = 44,011.40 × 18,800.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,360.25x = 827,423,248.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,423,248.34/29,360.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,181.75

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