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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,983.32, 44,970.48 and 18,856.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,983.32, 44,970.48 and 18,856.08 is: 28,281.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,983.32 : 44,970.48 = 18,856.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,983.32/44,970.48 = 18,856.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,983.32x = 44,970.48 × 18,856.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,983.32x = 847,966,968.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,966,968.52/29,983.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,281.29

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