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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,694.57, 40,962.98 and 18,360.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,694.57, 40,962.98 and 18,360.45 is: 25,327.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,694.57 : 40,962.98 = 18,360.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,694.57/40,962.98 = 18,360.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,694.57x = 40,962.98 × 18,360.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,694.57x = 752,098,541.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,098,541.33/29,694.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,327.81

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