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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,062.84, 40,096.40 and 18,997.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,062.84, 40,096.40 and 18,997.09 is: 26,209.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,062.84 : 40,096.40 = 18,997.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,062.84/40,096.40 = 18,997.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,062.84x = 40,096.40 × 18,997.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,062.84x = 761,714,919.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,714,919.48/29,062.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,209.24

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