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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,023.11, 40,060.46 and 18,953.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,023.11, 40,060.46 and 18,953.13 is: 26,160.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,023.11 : 40,060.46 = 18,953.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,023.11/40,060.46 = 18,953.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,023.11x = 40,060.46 × 18,953.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,023.11x = 759,271,011.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,271,011.47/29,023.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,160.91

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