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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,439.54, 40,638.33 and 18,113.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,439.54, 40,638.33 and 18,113.63 is: 25,004.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,439.54 : 40,638.33 = 18,113.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,439.54/40,638.33 = 18,113.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,439.54x = 40,638.33 × 18,113.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,439.54x = 736,107,470.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,107,470.25/29,439.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,004.04

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