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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,042.51, 40,090.89 and 19,623.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,042.51, 40,090.89 and 19,623.83 is: 27,089.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,042.51 : 40,090.89 = 19,623.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,042.51/40,090.89 = 19,623.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,042.51x = 40,090.89 × 19,623.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,042.51x = 786,736,609.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,736,609.45/29,042.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,089.14

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