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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,374.71, 40,558.17 and 18,059.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,374.71, 40,558.17 and 18,059.39 is: 24,934.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,374.71 : 40,558.17 = 18,059.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,374.71/40,558.17 = 18,059.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,374.71x = 40,558.17 × 18,059.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,374.71x = 732,455,809.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,455,809.72/29,374.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,934.91

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