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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,545.49, 44,281.32 and 18,987.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,545.49, 44,281.32 and 18,987.41 is: 28,457.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,545.49 : 44,281.32 = 18,987.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,545.49/44,281.32 = 18,987.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,545.49x = 44,281.32 × 18,987.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,545.49x = 840,787,617.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,787,617.68/29,545.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,457.39

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