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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,614.79, 40,855.50 and 18,853.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,614.79, 40,855.50 and 18,853.94 is: 26,010.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,614.79 : 40,855.50 = 18,853.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,614.79/40,855.50 = 18,853.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,614.79x = 40,855.50 × 18,853.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,614.79x = 770,286,941.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,286,941.39/29,614.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,010.22

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