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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,607.91, 40,863.48 and 18,129.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,607.91, 40,863.48 and 18,129.58 is: 25,021.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,607.91 : 40,863.48 = 18,129.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,607.91/40,863.48 = 18,129.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,607.91x = 40,863.48 × 18,129.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,607.91x = 740,837,559.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,837,559.59/29,607.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,021.61

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