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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,551.80, 44,287.20 and 18,989.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,551.80, 44,287.20 and 18,989.40 is: 28,458.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,551.80 : 44,287.20 = 18,989.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,551.80/44,287.20 = 18,989.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,551.80x = 44,287.20 × 18,989.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,551.80x = 840,987,355.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,987,355.68/29,551.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,458.08

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