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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,554.61, 40,785.35 and 18,944.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,554.61, 40,785.35 and 18,944.24 is: 26,143.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,554.61 : 40,785.35 = 18,944.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,554.61/40,785.35 = 18,944.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,554.61x = 40,785.35 × 18,944.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,554.61x = 772,647,160.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,647,160.24/29,554.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,143.03

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