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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,059.16, 40,096.86 and 18,302.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,059.16, 40,096.86 and 18,302.36 is: 25,254.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,059.16 : 40,096.86 = 18,302.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,059.16/40,096.86 = 18,302.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,059.16x = 40,096.86 × 18,302.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,059.16x = 733,867,166.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,867,166.59/29,059.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,254.25

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