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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,377.23, 40,525.56 and 18,755.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,377.23, 40,525.56 and 18,755.70 is: 25,873.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,377.23 : 40,525.56 = 18,755.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,377.23/40,525.56 = 18,755.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,377.23x = 40,525.56 × 18,755.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,377.23x = 760,085,245.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,085,245.69/29,377.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,873.28

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