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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,524.91, 40,731.51 and 18,764.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,524.91, 40,731.51 and 18,764.02 is: 25,886.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,524.91 : 40,731.51 = 18,764.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,524.91/40,731.51 = 18,764.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,524.91x = 40,731.51 × 18,764.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,524.91x = 764,286,711.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,286,711.52/29,524.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,886.17

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