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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,060.70, 40,077.36 and 18,985.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,060.70, 40,077.36 and 18,985.92 is: 26,183.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,060.70 : 40,077.36 = 18,985.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,060.70/40,077.36 = 18,985.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,060.70x = 40,077.36 × 18,985.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,060.70x = 760,905,550.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,905,550.77/29,060.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,183.32

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