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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,417.91, 40,597.59 and 18,094.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,417.91, 40,597.59 and 18,094.05 is: 24,970.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,417.91 : 40,597.59 = 18,094.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,417.91/40,597.59 = 18,094.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,417.91x = 40,597.59 × 18,094.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,417.91x = 734,574,823.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,574,823.34/29,417.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,970.33

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