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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,059.29, 40,091.51 and 18,993.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,059.29, 40,091.51 and 18,993.54 is: 26,204.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,059.29 : 40,091.51 = 18,993.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,059.29/40,091.51 = 18,993.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,059.29x = 40,091.51 × 18,993.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,059.29x = 761,479,733.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,479,733.46/29,059.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,204.35

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