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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,972.35, 44,954.16 and 18,844.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,972.35, 44,954.16 and 18,844.93 is: 28,264.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,972.35 : 44,954.16 = 18,844.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,972.35/44,954.16 = 18,844.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,972.35x = 44,954.16 × 18,844.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,972.35x = 847,157,998.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,157,998.41/29,972.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,264.65

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