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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,062.09, 40,095.36 and 18,996.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,062.09, 40,095.36 and 18,996.34 is: 26,208.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,062.09 : 40,095.36 = 18,996.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,062.09/40,095.36 = 18,996.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,062.09x = 40,095.36 × 18,996.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,062.09x = 761,665,090.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,665,090.98/29,062.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,208.20

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