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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,373.83, 40,556.95 and 18,058.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,373.83, 40,556.95 and 18,058.50 is: 24,933.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,373.83 : 40,556.95 = 18,058.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,373.83/40,556.95 = 18,058.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,373.83x = 40,556.95 × 18,058.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,373.83x = 732,397,681.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,397,681.58/29,373.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,933.68

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