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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,366.55, 44,020.87 and 18,806.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,366.55, 44,020.87 and 18,806.58 is: 28,191.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,366.55 : 44,020.87 = 18,806.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,366.55/44,020.87 = 18,806.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,366.55x = 44,020.87 × 18,806.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,366.55x = 827,881,966.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,881,966.31/29,366.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,191.33

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