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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,975.80, 44,963.70 and 18,846.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,975.80, 44,963.70 and 18,846.40 is: 28,269.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,975.80 : 44,963.70 = 18,846.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,975.80/44,963.70 = 18,846.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,975.80x = 44,963.70 × 18,846.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,975.80x = 847,403,875.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,403,875.68/29,975.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,269.60

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