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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,719.23, 44,524.17 and 18,623.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,719.23, 44,524.17 and 18,623.85 is: 27,901.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,719.23 : 44,524.17 = 18,623.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,719.23/44,524.17 = 18,623.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,719.23x = 44,524.17 × 18,623.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,719.23x = 829,211,463.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,211,463.45/29,719.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,901.51

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