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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,541.11, 40,767.50 and 18,057.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,541.11, 40,767.50 and 18,057.84 is: 24,920.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,541.11 : 40,767.50 = 18,057.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,541.11/40,767.50 = 18,057.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,541.11x = 40,767.50 × 18,057.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,541.11x = 736,172,884.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,172,884.47/29,541.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,920.29

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