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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,362.78, 40,505.48 and 18,589.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,362.78, 40,505.48 and 18,589.41 is: 25,643.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,362.78 : 40,505.48 = 18,589.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,362.78/40,505.48 = 18,589.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,362.78x = 40,505.48 × 18,589.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,362.78x = 752,972,951.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,972,951.73/29,362.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,643.79

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