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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,448.36, 44,127.18 and 18,325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,448.36, 44,127.18 and 18,325.44 is: 27,459.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,448.36 : 44,127.18 = 18,325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,448.36/44,127.18 = 18,325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,448.36x = 44,127.18 × 18,325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,448.36x = 808,649,989.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,649,989.46/29,448.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,459.93

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