Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,558.48, 40,778.40 and 18,374
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 29,558.48, 40,778.40 and 18,374 is: 25,348.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,558.48 : 40,778.40 = 18,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,558.48/40,778.40 = 18,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,558.48x = 40,778.40 × 18,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,558.48x = 749,262,321.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 749,262,321.60/29,558.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,348.47
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