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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,377.89, 40,547.88 and 18,053.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,377.89, 40,547.88 and 18,053.33 is: 24,917.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,377.89 : 40,547.88 = 18,053.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,377.89/40,547.88 = 18,053.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,377.89x = 40,547.88 × 18,053.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,377.89x = 732,024,055.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,024,055.70/29,377.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,917.52

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