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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,965.60, 44,948.40 and 18,884.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,965.60, 44,948.40 and 18,884.80 is: 28,327.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,965.60 : 44,948.40 = 18,884.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,965.60/44,948.40 = 18,884.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,965.60x = 44,948.40 × 18,884.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,965.60x = 848,841,544.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,841,544.32/29,965.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,327.20

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