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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,993.24, 44,985.66 and 18,866.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,993.24, 44,985.66 and 18,866.04 is: 28,296.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,993.24 : 44,985.66 = 18,866.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,993.24/44,985.66 = 18,866.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,993.24x = 44,985.66 × 18,866.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,993.24x = 848,701,260.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,701,260.99/29,993.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,296.42

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