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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,026.36, 40,039.36 and 18,254.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,026.36, 40,039.36 and 18,254.13 is: 25,180.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,026.36 : 40,039.36 = 18,254.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,026.36/40,039.36 = 18,254.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,026.36x = 40,039.36 × 18,254.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,026.36x = 730,883,685.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,883,685.08/29,026.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,180.00

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