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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,022.18, 40,059.17 and 18,952.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,022.18, 40,059.17 and 18,952.19 is: 26,159.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,022.18 : 40,059.17 = 18,952.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,022.18/40,059.17 = 18,952.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,022.18x = 40,059.17 × 18,952.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,022.18x = 759,209,001.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,209,001.08/29,022.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,159.61

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