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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,205.66, 40,297.76 and 18,591.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,205.66, 40,297.76 and 18,591.42 is: 25,652.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,205.66 : 40,297.76 = 18,591.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,205.66/40,297.76 = 18,591.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,205.66x = 40,297.76 × 18,591.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,205.66x = 749,192,286.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,192,286.77/29,205.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,652.30

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