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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,007.67, 40,007.76 and 19,444.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,007.67, 40,007.76 and 19,444.27 is: 26,817.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,007.67 : 40,007.76 = 19,444.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,007.67/40,007.76 = 19,444.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,007.67x = 40,007.76 × 19,444.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,007.67x = 777,921,687.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,921,687.54/29,007.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,817.79

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