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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,590.92, 40,839.57 and 18,837

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,590.92, 40,839.57 and 18,837 is: 25,997.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,590.92 : 40,839.57 = 18,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,590.92/40,839.57 = 18,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,590.92x = 40,839.57 × 18,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,590.92x = 769,294,980.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,294,980.09/29,590.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,997.67

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