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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,423.24, 40,594.74 and 18,251.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,423.24, 40,594.74 and 18,251.72 is: 25,181.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,423.24 : 40,594.74 = 18,251.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,423.24/40,594.74 = 18,251.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,423.24x = 40,594.74 × 18,251.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,423.24x = 740,923,827.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,923,827.95/29,423.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,181.59

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