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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,765.91, 44,686.86 and 18,538.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,765.91, 44,686.86 and 18,538.44 is: 27,831.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,765.91 : 44,686.86 = 18,538.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,765.91/44,686.86 = 18,538.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,765.91x = 44,686.86 × 18,538.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,765.91x = 828,424,672.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,424,672.90/29,765.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,831.32

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