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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,364.63, 44,059.29 and 18,280.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,364.63, 44,059.29 and 18,280.59 is: 27,428.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,364.63 : 44,059.29 = 18,280.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,364.63/44,059.29 = 18,280.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,364.63x = 44,059.29 × 18,280.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,364.63x = 805,429,816.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,429,816.18/29,364.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,428.57

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