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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,421.09, 40,624.02 and 18,095.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,421.09, 40,624.02 and 18,095.85 is: 24,986.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,421.09 : 40,624.02 = 18,095.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,421.09/40,624.02 = 18,095.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,421.09x = 40,624.02 × 18,095.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,421.09x = 735,126,172.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,126,172.32/29,421.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,986.37

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