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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,470.30, 44,214.66 and 18,952.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,470.30, 44,214.66 and 18,952.19 is: 28,434.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,470.30 : 44,214.66 = 18,952.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,470.30/44,214.66 = 18,952.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,470.30x = 44,214.66 × 18,952.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,470.30x = 837,964,581.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,964,581.84/29,470.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,434.21

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