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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,714.95, 44,542.44 and 18,629.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,714.95, 44,542.44 and 18,629.43 is: 27,925.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,714.95 : 44,542.44 = 18,629.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,714.95/44,542.44 = 18,629.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,714.95x = 44,542.44 × 18,629.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,714.95x = 829,800,268.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,800,268.01/29,714.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,925.35

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