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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,359.46, 40,523.32 and 18,031.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,359.46, 40,523.32 and 18,031.70 is: 24,888.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,359.46 : 40,523.32 = 18,031.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,359.46/40,523.32 = 18,031.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,359.46x = 40,523.32 × 18,031.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,359.46x = 730,704,349.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,704,349.24/29,359.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,888.21

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