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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,768.58, 44,663.04 and 18,661.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,768.58, 44,663.04 and 18,661.86 is: 27,999.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,768.58 : 44,663.04 = 18,661.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,768.58/44,663.04 = 18,661.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,768.58x = 44,663.04 × 18,661.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,768.58x = 833,495,399.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,495,399.65/29,768.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,999.17

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