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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,050.41, 40,074.81 and 18,984.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,050.41, 40,074.81 and 18,984.75 is: 26,189.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,050.41 : 40,074.81 = 18,984.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,050.41/40,074.81 = 18,984.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,050.41x = 40,074.81 × 18,984.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,050.41x = 760,810,249.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,810,249.15/29,050.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,189.31

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