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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,394.88, 40,566.33 and 18,064.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,394.88, 40,566.33 and 18,064.85 is: 24,930.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,394.88 : 40,566.33 = 18,064.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,394.88/40,566.33 = 18,064.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,394.88x = 40,566.33 × 18,064.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,394.88x = 732,824,463.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,824,463.67/29,394.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,930.35

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