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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,536.26, 40,773.69 and 18,207.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,536.26, 40,773.69 and 18,207.78 is: 25,135.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,536.26 : 40,773.69 = 18,207.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,536.26/40,773.69 = 18,207.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,536.26x = 40,773.69 × 18,207.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,536.26x = 742,398,377.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,398,377.31/29,536.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,135.15

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