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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,547.18, 40,767.84 and 18,059.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,547.18, 40,767.84 and 18,059.16 is: 24,917.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,547.18 : 40,767.84 = 18,059.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,547.18/40,767.84 = 18,059.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,547.18x = 40,767.84 × 18,059.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,547.18x = 736,232,945.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,232,945.41/29,547.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,917.20

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