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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,901.96, 44,863.13 and 18,795.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,901.96, 44,863.13 and 18,795.65 is: 28,199.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,901.96 : 44,863.13 = 18,795.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,901.96/44,863.13 = 18,795.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,901.96x = 44,863.13 × 18,795.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,901.96x = 843,231,512.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,231,512.06/29,901.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,199.87

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