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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,374.36, 40,557.95 and 18,059.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,374.36, 40,557.95 and 18,059.27 is: 24,934.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,374.36 : 40,557.95 = 18,059.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,374.36/40,557.95 = 18,059.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,374.36x = 40,557.95 × 18,059.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,374.36x = 732,446,969.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,446,969.70/29,374.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,934.91

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