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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,003.43, 40,009.98 and 18,092.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,003.43, 40,009.98 and 18,092.55 is: 24,958.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,003.43 : 40,009.98 = 18,092.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,003.43/40,009.98 = 18,092.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,003.43x = 40,009.98 × 18,092.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,003.43x = 723,882,563.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,882,563.65/29,003.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,958.52

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