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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,430.54, 40,625.91 and 18,104.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,430.54, 40,625.91 and 18,104.64 is: 24,991.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,430.54 : 40,625.91 = 18,104.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,430.54/40,625.91 = 18,104.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,430.54x = 40,625.91 × 18,104.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,430.54x = 735,517,475.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,517,475.22/29,430.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,991.64

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