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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,976.36, 44,942.94 and 18,735.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,976.36, 44,942.94 and 18,735.72 is: 28,090.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,976.36 : 44,942.94 = 18,735.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,976.36/44,942.94 = 18,735.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,976.36x = 44,942.94 × 18,735.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,976.36x = 842,038,339.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,038,339.82/29,976.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,090.08

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