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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,023.65, 40,052.07 and 18,932.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,023.65, 40,052.07 and 18,932.94 is: 26,127.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,023.65 : 40,052.07 = 18,932.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,023.65/40,052.07 = 18,932.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,023.65x = 40,052.07 × 18,932.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,023.65x = 758,303,438.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,303,438.19/29,023.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,127.09

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