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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,557.76, 40,779.36 and 18,953.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,557.76, 40,779.36 and 18,953.28 is: 26,148.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,557.76 : 40,779.36 = 18,953.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,557.76/40,779.36 = 18,953.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,557.76x = 40,779.36 × 18,953.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,557.76x = 772,902,628.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,902,628.30/29,557.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,148.89

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