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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,475.69, 40,664.40 and 18,141.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,475.69, 40,664.40 and 18,141.77 is: 25,028.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,475.69 : 40,664.40 = 18,141.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,475.69/40,664.40 = 18,141.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,475.69x = 40,664.40 × 18,141.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,475.69x = 737,723,988.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,723,988.67/29,475.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,028.22

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