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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,891.72, 44,887.56 and 18,673.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,891.72, 44,887.56 and 18,673.16 is: 28,040.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,891.72 : 44,887.56 = 18,673.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,891.72/44,887.56 = 18,673.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,891.72x = 44,887.56 × 18,673.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,891.72x = 838,192,589.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,192,589.89/29,891.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,040.96

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