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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,598.81, 40,850.28 and 18,844.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,598.81, 40,850.28 and 18,844.77 is: 26,008.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,598.81 : 40,850.28 = 18,844.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,598.81/40,850.28 = 18,844.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,598.81x = 40,850.28 × 18,844.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,598.81x = 769,814,131.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,814,131.04/29,598.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,008.28

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