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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,506.47, 40,711.68 and 18,027.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,506.47, 40,711.68 and 18,027.42 is: 24,873.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,506.47 : 40,711.68 = 18,027.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,506.47/40,711.68 = 18,027.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,506.47x = 40,711.68 × 18,027.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,506.47x = 733,926,554.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,926,554.27/29,506.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,873.41

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