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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,840.70, 44,793.45 and 18,759.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,840.70, 44,793.45 and 18,759.90 is: 28,160.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,840.70 : 44,793.45 = 18,759.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,840.70/44,793.45 = 18,759.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,840.70x = 44,793.45 × 18,759.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,840.70x = 840,320,642.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,320,642.66/29,840.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,160.22

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