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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,470.62, 44,084.43 and 18,924.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,470.62, 44,084.43 and 18,924.42 is: 28,308.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,470.62 : 44,084.43 = 18,924.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,470.62/44,084.43 = 18,924.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,470.62x = 44,084.43 × 18,924.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,470.62x = 834,272,268.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,272,268.78/29,470.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,308.61

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