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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,127.64, 40,180.95 and 18,366.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,127.64, 40,180.95 and 18,366.67 is: 25,336.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,127.64 : 40,180.95 = 18,366.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,127.64/40,180.95 = 18,366.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,127.64x = 40,180.95 × 18,366.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,127.64x = 737,990,248.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,990,248.94/29,127.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,336.42

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