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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,017.86, 40,029.91 and 18,952.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,017.86, 40,029.91 and 18,952.19 is: 26,144.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,017.86 : 40,029.91 = 18,952.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,017.86/40,029.91 = 18,952.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,017.86x = 40,029.91 × 18,952.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,017.86x = 758,654,460.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,654,460.00/29,017.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,144.40

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