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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,972.94, 44,936.64 and 18,124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,972.94, 44,936.64 and 18,124.20 is: 27,172.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,972.94 : 44,936.64 = 18,124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,972.94/44,936.64 = 18,124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,972.94x = 44,936.64 × 18,124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,972.94x = 814,440,650.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,440,650.69/29,972.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,172.53

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