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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,593.62, 40,811.49 and 18,986.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,593.62, 40,811.49 and 18,986.58 is: 26,183.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,593.62 : 40,811.49 = 18,986.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,593.62/40,811.49 = 18,986.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,593.62x = 40,811.49 × 18,986.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,593.62x = 774,870,619.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,870,619.80/29,593.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,183.71

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