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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,777.58, 41,079.96 and 18,444.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,777.58, 41,079.96 and 18,444.06 is: 25,444.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,777.58 : 41,079.96 = 18,444.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,777.58/41,079.96 = 18,444.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,777.58x = 41,079.96 × 18,444.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,777.58x = 757,681,247.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,681,247.04/29,777.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,444.69

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