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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,538.92, 40,751.70 and 18,934.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,538.92, 40,751.70 and 18,934.76 is: 26,122.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,538.92 : 40,751.70 = 18,934.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,538.92/40,751.70 = 18,934.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,538.92x = 40,751.70 × 18,934.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,538.92x = 771,623,659.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,623,659.09/29,538.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,122.27

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