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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,599.81, 40,851.66 and 18,845.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,599.81, 40,851.66 and 18,845.77 is: 26,009.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,599.81 : 40,851.66 = 18,845.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,599.81/40,851.66 = 18,845.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,599.81x = 40,851.66 × 18,845.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,599.81x = 769,880,988.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,880,988.48/29,599.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,009.66

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