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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,498.24, 44,218.08 and 18,961.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,498.24, 44,218.08 and 18,961.76 is: 28,423.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,498.24 : 44,218.08 = 18,961.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,498.24/44,218.08 = 18,961.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,498.24x = 44,218.08 × 18,961.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,498.24x = 838,452,620.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,452,620.62/29,498.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,423.82

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