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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,014.23, 40,017 and 19,450.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,014.23, 40,017 and 19,450.98 is: 26,827.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,014.23 : 40,017 = 19,450.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,014.23/40,017 = 19,450.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,014.23x = 40,017 × 19,450.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,014.23x = 778,369,866.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,369,866.66/29,014.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,827.18

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