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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,444.80, 44,167.20 and 18,947.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,444.80, 44,167.20 and 18,947.20 is: 28,420.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,444.80 : 44,167.20 = 18,947.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,444.80/44,167.20 = 18,947.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,444.80x = 44,167.20 × 18,947.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,444.80x = 836,844,771.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,844,771.84/29,444.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,420.80

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