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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,024.89, 40,017.27 and 18,797.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,024.89, 40,017.27 and 18,797.86 is: 25,917.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,024.89 : 40,017.27 = 18,797.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,024.89/40,017.27 = 18,797.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,024.89x = 40,017.27 × 18,797.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,024.89x = 752,238,874.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,238,874.20/29,024.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,917.03

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