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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,716.98, 44,545.48 and 18,631.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,716.98, 44,545.48 and 18,631.46 is: 27,928.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,716.98 : 44,545.48 = 18,631.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,716.98/44,545.48 = 18,631.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,716.98x = 44,545.48 × 18,631.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,716.98x = 829,947,328.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,947,328.80/29,716.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,928.39

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