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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,840.58, 44,769.96 and 18,588.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,840.58, 44,769.96 and 18,588.42 is: 27,888.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,840.58 : 44,769.96 = 18,588.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,840.58/44,769.96 = 18,588.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,840.58x = 44,769.96 × 18,588.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,840.58x = 832,202,819.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,202,819.86/29,840.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,888.29

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