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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,986.60, 44,979.90 and 18,905.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,986.60, 44,979.90 and 18,905.80 is: 28,358.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,986.60 : 44,979.90 = 18,905.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,986.60/44,979.90 = 18,905.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,986.60x = 44,979.90 × 18,905.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,986.60x = 850,380,993.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,380,993.42/29,986.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,358.70

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