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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,046.74, 40,043.97 and 19,469.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,046.74, 40,043.97 and 19,469.93 is: 26,841.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,046.74 : 40,043.97 = 19,469.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,046.74/40,043.97 = 19,469.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,046.74x = 40,043.97 × 19,469.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,046.74x = 779,653,092.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,653,092.60/29,046.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,841.33

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