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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,446.14, 40,628.41 and 18,117.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,446.14, 40,628.41 and 18,117.48 is: 24,997.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,446.14 : 40,628.41 = 18,117.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,446.14/40,628.41 = 18,117.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,446.14x = 40,628.41 × 18,117.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,446.14x = 736,084,360.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,084,360.31/29,446.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,997.65

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