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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,411.60, 44,117.40 and 18,282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,411.60, 44,117.40 and 18,282.20 is: 27,423.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,411.60 : 44,117.40 = 18,282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,411.60/44,117.40 = 18,282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,411.60x = 44,117.40 × 18,282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,411.60x = 806,563,130.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,563,130.28/29,411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,423.30

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