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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,966.94, 44,927.64 and 18,118.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,966.94, 44,927.64 and 18,118.17 is: 27,163.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,966.94 : 44,927.64 = 18,118.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,966.94/44,927.64 = 18,118.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,966.94x = 44,927.64 × 18,118.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,966.94x = 814,006,619.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,006,619.22/29,966.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,163.49

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