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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,575.64, 40,805.54 and 18,946.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,575.64, 40,805.54 and 18,946.76 is: 26,140.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,575.64 : 40,805.54 = 18,946.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,575.64/40,805.54 = 18,946.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,575.64x = 40,805.54 × 18,946.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,575.64x = 773,132,773.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,132,773.05/29,575.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,140.86

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