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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,470.65, 44,216.63 and 18,212.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,470.65, 44,216.63 and 18,212.81 is: 27,325.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,470.65 : 44,216.63 = 18,212.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,470.65/44,216.63 = 18,212.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,470.65x = 44,216.63 × 18,212.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,470.65x = 805,309,237.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,309,237.10/29,470.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,325.81

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