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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,542.98, 44,324.97 and 18,157.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,542.98, 44,324.97 and 18,157.83 is: 27,243.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,542.98 : 44,324.97 = 18,157.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,542.98/44,324.97 = 18,157.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,542.98x = 44,324.97 × 18,157.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,542.98x = 804,845,270.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,845,270.02/29,542.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,243.20

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