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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,535.16, 40,761.64 and 18,056.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,535.16, 40,761.64 and 18,056.79 is: 24,920.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,535.16 : 40,761.64 = 18,056.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,535.16/40,761.64 = 18,056.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,535.16x = 40,761.64 × 18,056.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,535.16x = 736,024,373.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,024,373.54/29,535.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,920.28

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