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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,475.19, 40,663.72 and 18,141.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,475.19, 40,663.72 and 18,141.27 is: 25,027.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,475.19 : 40,663.72 = 18,141.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,475.19/40,663.72 = 18,141.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,475.19x = 40,663.72 × 18,141.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,475.19x = 737,691,523.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,691,523.72/29,475.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,027.54

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