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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,407.22, 40,588.62 and 18,086.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,407.22, 40,588.62 and 18,086.60 is: 24,963.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,407.22 : 40,588.62 = 18,086.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,407.22/40,588.62 = 18,086.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,407.22x = 40,588.62 × 18,086.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,407.22x = 734,110,134.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,110,134.49/29,407.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,963.60

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