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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,548.59, 44,218.80 and 18,460.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,548.59, 44,218.80 and 18,460.50 is: 27,625.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,548.59 : 44,218.80 = 18,460.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,548.59/44,218.80 = 18,460.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,548.59x = 44,218.80 × 18,460.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,548.59x = 816,301,157.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,301,157.40/29,548.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,625.72

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