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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,995.24, 44,988.66 and 18,868.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,995.24, 44,988.66 and 18,868.04 is: 28,299.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,995.24 : 44,988.66 = 18,868.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,995.24/44,988.66 = 18,868.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,995.24x = 44,988.66 × 18,868.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,995.24x = 848,847,836.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,847,836.43/29,995.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,299.42

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