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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,475.28, 40,660.68 and 18,277.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,475.28, 40,660.68 and 18,277.84 is: 25,213.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,475.28 : 40,660.68 = 18,277.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,475.28/40,660.68 = 18,277.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,475.28x = 40,660.68 × 18,277.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,475.28x = 743,189,403.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,189,403.33/29,475.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,213.99

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