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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,945.62, 44,844.61 and 18,824.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,945.62, 44,844.61 and 18,824.73 is: 28,190.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,945.62 : 44,844.61 = 18,824.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,945.62/44,844.61 = 18,824.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,945.62x = 44,844.61 × 18,824.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,945.62x = 844,187,356.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,187,356.86/29,945.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,190.68

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