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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,888.71, 44,883.05 and 18,670.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,888.71, 44,883.05 and 18,670.15 is: 28,036.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,888.71 : 44,883.05 = 18,670.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,888.71/44,883.05 = 18,670.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,888.71x = 44,883.05 × 18,670.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,888.71x = 837,972,958.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,972,958.19/29,888.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,036.44

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