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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,374.23, 40,523.99 and 18,761.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,374.23, 40,523.99 and 18,761.61 is: 25,883.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,374.23 : 40,523.99 = 18,761.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,374.23/40,523.99 = 18,761.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,374.23x = 40,523.99 × 18,761.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,374.23x = 760,295,202.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,295,202.22/29,374.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,883.07

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