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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,673.93, 44,480.16 and 18,555.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,673.93, 44,480.16 and 18,555.09 is: 27,813.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,673.93 : 44,480.16 = 18,555.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,673.93/44,480.16 = 18,555.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,673.93x = 44,480.16 × 18,555.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,673.93x = 825,333,372.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,333,372.01/29,673.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,813.42

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