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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,957.49, 44,841.47 and 18,825.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,957.49, 44,841.47 and 18,825.66 is: 28,178.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,957.49 : 44,841.47 = 18,825.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,957.49/44,841.47 = 18,825.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,957.49x = 44,841.47 × 18,825.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,957.49x = 844,170,173.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,170,173.99/29,957.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,178.94

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