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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,060.84, 40,093.64 and 18,995.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,060.84, 40,093.64 and 18,995.09 is: 26,206.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,060.84 : 40,093.64 = 18,995.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,060.84/40,093.64 = 18,995.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,060.84x = 40,093.64 × 18,995.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,060.84x = 761,582,076.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,582,076.02/29,060.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,206.47

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