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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,599.91, 44,183.94 and 25,863.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,599.91, 44,183.94 and 25,863.18 is: 38,606.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,599.91 : 44,183.94 = 25,863.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,599.91/44,183.94 = 25,863.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,599.91x = 44,183.94 × 25,863.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,599.91x = 1,142,737,324.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,737,324.67/29,599.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,606.10

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