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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,712.96, 44,539.44 and 18,627.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,712.96, 44,539.44 and 18,627.43 is: 27,922.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,712.96 : 44,539.44 = 18,627.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,712.96/44,539.44 = 18,627.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,712.96x = 44,539.44 × 18,627.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,712.96x = 829,655,207.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,655,207.70/29,712.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,922.34

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