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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,607.11, 40,844.48 and 18,277.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,607.11, 40,844.48 and 18,277.05 is: 25,214.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,607.11 : 40,844.48 = 18,277.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,607.11/40,844.48 = 18,277.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,607.11x = 40,844.48 × 18,277.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,607.11x = 746,516,603.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,516,603.18/29,607.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,214.10

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