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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,514.41, 40,731.90 and 18,034.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,514.41, 40,731.90 and 18,034.24 is: 24,888.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,514.41 : 40,731.90 = 18,034.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,514.41/40,731.90 = 18,034.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,514.41x = 40,731.90 × 18,034.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,514.41x = 734,568,860.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,568,860.26/29,514.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,888.48

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