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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,544.38, 40,759.61 and 18,194.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,544.38, 40,759.61 and 18,194.19 is: 25,100.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,544.38 : 40,759.61 = 18,194.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,544.38/40,759.61 = 18,194.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,544.38x = 40,759.61 × 18,194.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,544.38x = 741,587,844.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,587,844.85/29,544.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,100.81

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