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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,333.64, 40,477.43 and 18,003.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,333.64, 40,477.43 and 18,003.61 is: 24,843.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,333.64 : 40,477.43 = 18,003.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,333.64/40,477.43 = 18,003.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,333.64x = 40,477.43 × 18,003.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,333.64x = 728,739,773.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,739,773.50/29,333.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,843.14

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