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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,430.08, 40,601.72 and 18,095.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,430.08, 40,601.72 and 18,095.96 is: 24,965.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,430.08 : 40,601.72 = 18,095.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,430.08/40,601.72 = 18,095.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,430.08x = 40,601.72 × 18,095.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,430.08x = 734,727,101.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,727,101.05/29,430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,965.18

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