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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,040.11, 40,060.58 and 18,974.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,040.11, 40,060.58 and 18,974.45 is: 26,175.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,040.11 : 40,060.58 = 18,974.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,040.11/40,060.58 = 18,974.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,040.11x = 40,060.58 × 18,974.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,040.11x = 760,127,271.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,127,271.88/29,040.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,175.08

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