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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,543.48, 44,325.72 and 18,158.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,543.48, 44,325.72 and 18,158.33 is: 27,243.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,543.48 : 44,325.72 = 18,158.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,543.48/44,325.72 = 18,158.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,543.48x = 44,325.72 × 18,158.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,543.48x = 804,881,051.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,881,051.25/29,543.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,243.95

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