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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,360.41, 44,039.01 and 18,117.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,360.41, 44,039.01 and 18,117.89 is: 27,175.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,360.41 : 44,039.01 = 18,117.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,360.41/44,039.01 = 18,117.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,360.41x = 44,039.01 × 18,117.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,360.41x = 797,893,951.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,893,951.78/29,360.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,175.85

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