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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,417.28, 40,596.74 and 18,093.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,417.28, 40,596.74 and 18,093.42 is: 24,969.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,417.28 : 40,596.74 = 18,093.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,417.28/40,596.74 = 18,093.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,417.28x = 40,596.74 × 18,093.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,417.28x = 734,533,867.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,533,867.45/29,417.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,969.47

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