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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,948.20, 44,954.70 and 18,867.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,948.20, 44,954.70 and 18,867.40 is: 28,321.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,948.20 : 44,954.70 = 18,867.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,948.20/44,954.70 = 18,867.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,948.20x = 44,954.70 × 18,867.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,948.20x = 848,178,306.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,178,306.78/29,948.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,321.51

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