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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,782.06, 44,621.44 and 18,070.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,782.06, 44,621.44 and 18,070.68 is: 27,074.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,782.06 : 44,621.44 = 18,070.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,782.06/44,621.44 = 18,070.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,782.06x = 44,621.44 × 18,070.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,782.06x = 806,339,763.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,339,763.38/29,782.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,074.68

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