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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,512.41, 40,729.14 and 18,032.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,512.41, 40,729.14 and 18,032.24 is: 24,885.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,512.41 : 40,729.14 = 18,032.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,512.41/40,729.14 = 18,032.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,512.41x = 40,729.14 × 18,032.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,512.41x = 734,437,423.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,437,423.83/29,512.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,885.71

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