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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,588.82, 40,822.56 and 18,099.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,588.82, 40,822.56 and 18,099.52 is: 24,971.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,588.82 : 40,822.56 = 18,099.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,588.82/40,822.56 = 18,099.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,588.82x = 40,822.56 × 18,099.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,588.82x = 738,868,741.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,868,741.17/29,588.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,971.21

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