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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,985.90, 44,892.45 and 18,321.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,985.90, 44,892.45 and 18,321.90 is: 27,430.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,985.90 : 44,892.45 = 18,321.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,985.90/44,892.45 = 18,321.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,985.90x = 44,892.45 × 18,321.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,985.90x = 822,514,979.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,514,979.66/29,985.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,430.06

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