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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,552.98, 40,783.89 and 18,069.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,552.98, 40,783.89 and 18,069.61 is: 24,936.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,552.98 : 40,783.89 = 18,069.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,552.98/40,783.89 = 18,069.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,552.98x = 40,783.89 × 18,069.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,552.98x = 736,948,986.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,948,986.58/29,552.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,936.54

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