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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,912.40, 44,782.20 and 18,248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,912.40, 44,782.20 and 18,248.40 is: 27,319.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,912.40 : 44,782.20 = 18,248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,912.40/44,782.20 = 18,248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,912.40x = 44,782.20 × 18,248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,912.40x = 817,203,498.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,203,498.48/29,912.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,319.89

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