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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,996.16, 45,009.48 and 18,178.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,996.16, 45,009.48 and 18,178.14 is: 27,276.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,996.16 : 45,009.48 = 18,178.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,996.16/45,009.48 = 18,178.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,996.16x = 45,009.48 × 18,178.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,996.16x = 818,188,628.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,188,628.77/29,996.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,276.45

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