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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,512.41, 44,239.86 and 18,952.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,512.41, 44,239.86 and 18,952.85 is: 28,410.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,512.41 : 44,239.86 = 18,952.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,512.41/44,239.86 = 18,952.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,512.41x = 44,239.86 × 18,952.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,512.41x = 838,471,209.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,471,209.40/29,512.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,410.80

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