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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,709.66, 44,534.51 and 18,624.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,709.66, 44,534.51 and 18,624.14 is: 27,917.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,709.66 : 44,534.51 = 18,624.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,709.66/44,534.51 = 18,624.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,709.66x = 44,534.51 × 18,624.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,709.66x = 829,416,870.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,416,870.12/29,709.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,917.41

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