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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,994.30, 44,991.45 and 18,864.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,994.30, 44,991.45 and 18,864.90 is: 28,297.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,994.30 : 44,991.45 = 18,864.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,994.30/44,991.45 = 18,864.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,994.30x = 44,991.45 × 18,864.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,994.30x = 848,759,205.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,759,205.11/29,994.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,297.35

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