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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,604.08, 40,853.88 and 18,993.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,604.08, 40,853.88 and 18,993.92 is: 26,211.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,604.08 : 40,853.88 = 18,993.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,604.08/40,853.88 = 18,993.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,604.08x = 40,853.88 × 18,993.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,604.08x = 775,975,328.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,975,328.41/29,604.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,211.77

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