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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,778.80, 44,603.40 and 18,071.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,778.80, 44,603.40 and 18,071.60 is: 27,068.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,778.80 : 44,603.40 = 18,071.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,778.80/44,603.40 = 18,071.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,778.80x = 44,603.40 × 18,071.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,778.80x = 806,054,803.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,054,803.44/29,778.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,068.08

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