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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,397.33, 44,127.15 and 18,311.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,397.33, 44,127.15 and 18,311.87 is: 27,487.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,397.33 : 44,127.15 = 18,311.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,397.33/44,127.15 = 18,311.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,397.33x = 44,127.15 × 18,311.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,397.33x = 808,050,675.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,050,675.92/29,397.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,487.21

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