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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,061.59, 40,094.67 and 18,995.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,061.59, 40,094.67 and 18,995.84 is: 26,207.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,061.59 : 40,094.67 = 18,995.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,061.59/40,094.67 = 18,995.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,061.59x = 40,094.67 × 18,995.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,061.59x = 761,631,735.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,631,735.70/29,061.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,207.50

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