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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,711.97, 44,537.94 and 18,626.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,711.97, 44,537.94 and 18,626.42 is: 27,920.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,711.97 : 44,537.94 = 18,626.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,711.97/44,537.94 = 18,626.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,711.97x = 44,537.94 × 18,626.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,711.97x = 829,582,376.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,582,376.37/29,711.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,920.81

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