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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,015.68, 40,059.11 and 18,960.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,015.68, 40,059.11 and 18,960.95 is: 26,177.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,015.68 : 40,059.11 = 18,960.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,015.68/40,059.11 = 18,960.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,015.68x = 40,059.11 × 18,960.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,015.68x = 759,558,581.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,558,581.46/29,015.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,177.52

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