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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,007.62, 40,008.30 and 19,444.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,007.62, 40,008.30 and 19,444.52 is: 26,818.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,007.62 : 40,008.30 = 19,444.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,007.62/40,008.30 = 19,444.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,007.62x = 40,008.30 × 19,444.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,007.62x = 777,942,189.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,942,189.52/29,007.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,818.55

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