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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,569.61, 40,806.84 and 18,086.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,569.61, 40,806.84 and 18,086.24 is: 24,959.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,569.61 : 40,806.84 = 18,086.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,569.61/40,806.84 = 18,086.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,569.61x = 40,806.84 × 18,086.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,569.61x = 738,042,097.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,042,097.85/29,569.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,959.48

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