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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,397.34, 43,994.31 and 18,148.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,397.34, 43,994.31 and 18,148.06 is: 27,159.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,397.34 : 43,994.31 = 18,148.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,397.34/43,994.31 = 18,148.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,397.34x = 43,994.31 × 18,148.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,397.34x = 798,411,377.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,411,377.54/29,397.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,159.31

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