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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,864.58, 41,214.48 and 18,537.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,864.58, 41,214.48 and 18,537.72 is: 25,582.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,864.58 : 41,214.48 = 18,537.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,864.58/41,214.48 = 18,537.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,864.58x = 41,214.48 × 18,537.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,864.58x = 764,022,490.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,022,490.19/29,864.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,582.90

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