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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,368.98, 44,031.96 and 18,850.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,368.98, 44,031.96 and 18,850.86 is: 28,262.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,368.98 : 44,031.96 = 18,850.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,368.98/44,031.96 = 18,850.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,368.98x = 44,031.96 × 18,850.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,368.98x = 830,040,313.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,040,313.49/29,368.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,262.48

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