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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,052.54, 40,075.83 and 18,423.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,052.54, 40,075.83 and 18,423.90 is: 25,414.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,052.54 : 40,075.83 = 18,423.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,052.54/40,075.83 = 18,423.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,052.54x = 40,075.83 × 18,423.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,052.54x = 738,353,084.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,353,084.34/29,052.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,414.41

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