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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,853.62, 44,786.82 and 18,774.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,853.62, 44,786.82 and 18,774.74 is: 28,166.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,853.62 : 44,786.82 = 18,774.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,853.62/44,786.82 = 18,774.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,853.62x = 44,786.82 × 18,774.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,853.62x = 840,860,900.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,860,900.93/29,853.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,166.13

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