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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,716.98, 44,575.47 and 18,033.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,716.98, 44,575.47 and 18,033.54 is: 27,050.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,716.98 : 44,575.47 = 18,033.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,716.98/44,575.47 = 18,033.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,716.98x = 44,575.47 × 18,033.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,716.98x = 803,853,521.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,853,521.26/29,716.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,050.31

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