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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,041.26, 40,089.17 and 19,622.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,041.26, 40,089.17 and 19,622.58 is: 27,087.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,041.26 : 40,089.17 = 19,622.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,041.26/40,089.17 = 19,622.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,041.26x = 40,089.17 × 19,622.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,041.26x = 786,652,945.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,652,945.46/29,041.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,087.42

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