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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,788.23, 44,692.59 and 18,681.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,788.23, 44,692.59 and 18,681.91 is: 28,029.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,788.23 : 44,692.59 = 18,681.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,788.23/44,692.59 = 18,681.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,788.23x = 44,692.59 × 18,681.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,788.23x = 834,942,944.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,942,944.05/29,788.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,029.29

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