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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,436.21, 40,633.74 and 18,110.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,436.21, 40,633.74 and 18,110.25 is: 24,999.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,436.21 : 40,633.74 = 18,110.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,436.21/40,633.74 = 18,110.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,436.21x = 40,633.74 × 18,110.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,436.21x = 735,887,189.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,887,189.84/29,436.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,999.39

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