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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,864.76, 44,811.70 and 18,776.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,864.76, 44,811.70 and 18,776.66 is: 28,174.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,864.76 : 44,811.70 = 18,776.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,864.76/44,811.70 = 18,776.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,864.76x = 44,811.70 × 18,776.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,864.76x = 841,414,054.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,414,054.92/29,864.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,174.14

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