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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,322.36, 40,484.87 and 18,726.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,322.36, 40,484.87 and 18,726.35 is: 25,855.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,322.36 : 40,484.87 = 18,726.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,322.36/40,484.87 = 18,726.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,322.36x = 40,484.87 × 18,726.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,322.36x = 758,133,549.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,133,549.27/29,322.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,855.13

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