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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,007.36, 40,042.80 and 18,413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,007.36, 40,042.80 and 18,413.28 is: 25,418.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,007.36 : 40,042.80 = 18,413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,007.36/40,042.80 = 18,413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,007.36x = 40,042.80 × 18,413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,007.36x = 737,319,288.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,319,288.38/29,007.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,418.35

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