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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,492, 44,134.10 and 18,403.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,492, 44,134.10 and 18,403.90 is: 27,541.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,492 : 44,134.10 = 18,403.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,492/44,134.10 = 18,403.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,492x = 44,134.10 × 18,403.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,492x = 812,239,562.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,239,562.99/29,492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,541.01

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