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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,007.27, 40,015.76 and 18,265.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,007.27, 40,015.76 and 18,265.05 is: 25,196.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,007.27 : 40,015.76 = 18,265.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,007.27/40,015.76 = 18,265.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,007.27x = 40,015.76 × 18,265.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,007.27x = 730,889,765.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,889,765.86/29,007.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,196.78

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