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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,547.09, 44,216.55 and 18,459

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,547.09, 44,216.55 and 18,459 is: 27,623.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,547.09 : 44,216.55 = 18,459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,547.09/44,216.55 = 18,459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,547.09x = 44,216.55 × 18,459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,547.09x = 816,193,296.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,193,296.45/29,547.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,623.47

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