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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,983.68, 44,975.88 and 18,140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,983.68, 44,975.88 and 18,140.04 is: 27,210.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,983.68 : 44,975.88 = 18,140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,983.68/44,975.88 = 18,140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,983.68x = 44,975.88 × 18,140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,983.68x = 815,864,262.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,864,262.24/29,983.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,210.28

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