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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,374.80, 44,033.25 and 18,814.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,374.80, 44,033.25 and 18,814.83 is: 28,203.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,374.80 : 44,033.25 = 18,814.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,374.80/44,033.25 = 18,814.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,374.80x = 44,033.25 × 18,814.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,374.80x = 828,478,113.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,478,113.10/29,374.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,203.70

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