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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,901.45, 44,848.38 and 18,774.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,901.45, 44,848.38 and 18,774.18 is: 28,158.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,901.45 : 44,848.38 = 18,774.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,901.45/44,848.38 = 18,774.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,901.45x = 44,848.38 × 18,774.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,901.45x = 841,991,629.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,991,629.23/29,901.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,158.89

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