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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,371.28, 44,026 and 18,705.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,371.28, 44,026 and 18,705.74 is: 28,038.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,371.28 : 44,026 = 18,705.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,371.28/44,026 = 18,705.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,371.28x = 44,026 × 18,705.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,371.28x = 823,538,909.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,538,909.24/29,371.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,038.92

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