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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,383.59, 40,555.74 and 18,059.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,383.59, 40,555.74 and 18,059.02 is: 24,925.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,383.59 : 40,555.74 = 18,059.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,383.59/40,555.74 = 18,059.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,383.59x = 40,555.74 × 18,059.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,383.59x = 732,396,919.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,396,919.77/29,383.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,925.37

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