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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,021.76, 40,026.24 and 19,463.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,021.76, 40,026.24 and 19,463.22 is: 26,843.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,021.76 : 40,026.24 = 19,463.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,021.76/40,026.24 = 19,463.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,021.76x = 40,026.24 × 19,463.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,021.76x = 779,039,514.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,039,514.89/29,021.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,843.29

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