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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,898, 44,824.52 and 18,055.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,898, 44,824.52 and 18,055.80 is: 27,070.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,898 : 44,824.52 = 18,055.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,898/44,824.52 = 18,055.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,898x = 44,824.52 × 18,055.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,898x = 809,342,613.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,342,613.36/29,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,070.13

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