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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,150.32, 40,238.97 and 18,392.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,150.32, 40,238.97 and 18,392.98 is: 25,389.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,150.32 : 40,238.97 = 18,392.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,150.32/40,238.97 = 18,392.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,150.32x = 40,238.97 × 18,392.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,150.32x = 740,114,570.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,114,570.43/29,150.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,389.59

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