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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,024.18, 40,061.94 and 18,954.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,024.18, 40,061.94 and 18,954.20 is: 26,162.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,024.18 : 40,061.94 = 18,954.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,024.18/40,061.94 = 18,954.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,024.18x = 40,061.94 × 18,954.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,024.18x = 759,342,023.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,342,023.15/29,024.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,162.39

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