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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,971.35, 44,952.66 and 18,843.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,971.35, 44,952.66 and 18,843.93 is: 28,263.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,971.35 : 44,952.66 = 18,843.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,971.35/44,952.66 = 18,843.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,971.35x = 44,952.66 × 18,843.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,971.35x = 847,084,778.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,084,778.35/29,971.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,263.15

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