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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,197.53, 40,286.57 and 18,583.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,197.53, 40,286.57 and 18,583.29 is: 25,641.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,197.53 : 40,286.57 = 18,583.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,197.53/40,286.57 = 18,583.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,197.53x = 40,286.57 × 18,583.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,197.53x = 748,656,920.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,656,920.50/29,197.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,641.10

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