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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,530.68, 40,753.16 and 18,047.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,530.68, 40,753.16 and 18,047.45 is: 24,905.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,530.68 : 40,753.16 = 18,047.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,530.68/40,753.16 = 18,047.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,530.68x = 40,753.16 × 18,047.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,530.68x = 735,490,764.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,490,764.44/29,530.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,905.98

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