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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,974.80, 44,962.20 and 18,845.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,974.80, 44,962.20 and 18,845.40 is: 28,268.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,974.80 : 44,962.20 = 18,845.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,974.80/44,962.20 = 18,845.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,974.80x = 44,962.20 × 18,845.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,974.80x = 847,330,643.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,330,643.88/29,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,268.10

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