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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,063.09, 40,096.74 and 18,997.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,063.09, 40,096.74 and 18,997.34 is: 26,209.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,063.09 : 40,096.74 = 18,997.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,063.09/40,096.74 = 18,997.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,063.09x = 40,096.74 × 18,997.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,063.09x = 761,731,402.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,731,402.67/29,063.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,209.58

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