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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,893.56, 44,729.62 and 18,711.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,893.56, 44,729.62 and 18,711.15 is: 27,997.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,893.56 : 44,729.62 = 18,711.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,893.56/44,729.62 = 18,711.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,893.56x = 44,729.62 × 18,711.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,893.56x = 836,942,666.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,942,666.35/29,893.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,997.43

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