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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,592.64, 44,335.48 and 18,494

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,592.64, 44,335.48 and 18,494 is: 27,707.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,592.64 : 44,335.48 = 18,494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,592.64/44,335.48 = 18,494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,592.64x = 44,335.48 × 18,494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,592.64x = 819,940,367.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,940,367.12/29,592.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,707.58

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