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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,069.65, 40,103.85 and 18,295.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,069.65, 40,103.85 and 18,295.42 is: 25,239.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,069.65 : 40,103.85 = 18,295.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,069.65/40,103.85 = 18,295.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,069.65x = 40,103.85 × 18,295.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,069.65x = 733,716,779.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,716,779.37/29,069.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,239.96

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