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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,418, 44,141.64 and 18,321.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,418, 44,141.64 and 18,321.88 is: 27,491.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,418 : 44,141.64 = 18,321.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,418/44,141.64 = 18,321.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,418x = 44,141.64 × 18,321.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,418x = 808,757,831.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,757,831.08/29,418
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,491.94

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