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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,062.66, 40,096.14 and 18,996.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,062.66, 40,096.14 and 18,996.90 is: 26,208.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,062.66 : 40,096.14 = 18,996.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,062.66/40,096.14 = 18,996.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,062.66x = 40,096.14 × 18,996.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,062.66x = 761,702,361.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,702,361.97/29,062.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,208.97

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