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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,052.57, 40,087.22 and 19,506.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,052.57, 40,087.22 and 19,506.32 is: 26,915.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,052.57 : 40,087.22 = 19,506.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,052.57/40,087.22 = 19,506.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,052.57x = 40,087.22 × 19,506.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,052.57x = 781,953,843.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,953,843.26/29,052.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,915.13

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