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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,168.32, 40,270.08 and 18,005.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,168.32, 40,270.08 and 18,005.44 is: 24,858.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,168.32 : 40,270.08 = 18,005.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,168.32/40,270.08 = 18,005.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,168.32x = 40,270.08 × 18,005.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,168.32x = 725,080,509.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,080,509.24/29,168.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,858.49

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