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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,165.32, 40,265.94 and 18,002.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,165.32, 40,265.94 and 18,002.44 is: 24,854.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,165.32 : 40,265.94 = 18,002.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,165.32/40,265.94 = 18,002.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,165.32x = 40,265.94 × 18,002.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,165.32x = 724,885,168.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,885,168.89/29,165.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,854.35

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