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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,793.47, 44,706.61 and 18,114.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,793.47, 44,706.61 and 18,114.89 is: 27,182.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,793.47 : 44,706.61 = 18,114.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,793.47/44,706.61 = 18,114.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,793.47x = 44,706.61 × 18,114.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,793.47x = 809,855,322.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,855,322.06/29,793.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,182.31

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