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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,477.26, 44,172.62 and 18,350.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,477.26, 44,172.62 and 18,350.02 is: 27,498.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,477.26 : 44,172.62 = 18,350.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,477.26/44,172.62 = 18,350.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,477.26x = 44,172.62 × 18,350.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,477.26x = 810,568,460.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,568,460.45/29,477.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,498.09

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