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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,476.92, 40,683.44 and 18,866.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,476.92, 40,683.44 and 18,866.19 is: 26,038.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,476.92 : 40,683.44 = 18,866.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,476.92/40,683.44 = 18,866.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,476.92x = 40,683.44 × 18,866.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,476.92x = 767,541,508.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,541,508.89/29,476.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,038.73

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