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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,546.72, 40,764.18 and 18,942.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,546.72, 40,764.18 and 18,942.20 is: 26,133.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,546.72 : 40,764.18 = 18,942.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,546.72/40,764.18 = 18,942.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,546.72x = 40,764.18 × 18,942.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,546.72x = 772,163,250.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,163,250.40/29,546.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,133.64

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