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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,560.63, 44,261.66 and 18,445.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,560.63, 44,261.66 and 18,445.20 is: 27,618.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,560.63 : 44,261.66 = 18,445.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,560.63/44,261.66 = 18,445.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,560.63x = 44,261.66 × 18,445.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,560.63x = 816,415,217.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,415,217.15/29,560.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,618.33

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