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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,062.16, 40,095.45 and 18,996.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,062.16, 40,095.45 and 18,996.40 is: 26,208.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,062.16 : 40,095.45 = 18,996.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,062.16/40,095.45 = 18,996.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,062.16x = 40,095.45 × 18,996.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,062.16x = 761,669,206.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,669,206.38/29,062.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,208.28

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