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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,477.19, 40,666.48 and 18,143.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,477.19, 40,666.48 and 18,143.27 is: 25,030.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,477.19 : 40,666.48 = 18,143.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,477.19/40,666.48 = 18,143.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,477.19x = 40,666.48 × 18,143.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,477.19x = 737,822,926.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,822,926.59/29,477.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,030.30

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