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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,910.90, 44,866.35 and 18,246.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,910.90, 44,866.35 and 18,246.90 is: 27,370.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,910.90 : 44,866.35 = 18,246.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,910.90/44,866.35 = 18,246.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,910.90x = 44,866.35 × 18,246.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,910.90x = 818,671,801.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,671,801.82/29,910.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,370.35

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