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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,373.93, 40,526.01 and 18,769.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,373.93, 40,526.01 and 18,769.68 is: 25,895.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,373.93 : 40,526.01 = 18,769.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,373.93/40,526.01 = 18,769.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,373.93x = 40,526.01 × 18,769.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,373.93x = 760,660,239.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,660,239.38/29,373.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,895.76

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