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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,164.32, 40,264.56 and 18,001.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,164.32, 40,264.56 and 18,001.44 is: 24,852.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,164.32 : 40,264.56 = 18,001.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,164.32/40,264.56 = 18,001.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,164.32x = 40,264.56 × 18,001.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,164.32x = 724,820,060.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,820,060.97/29,164.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,852.97

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