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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,092.72, 40,159.64 and 19,030.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,092.72, 40,159.64 and 19,030.08 is: 26,269.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,092.72 : 40,159.64 = 19,030.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,092.72/40,159.64 = 19,030.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,092.72x = 40,159.64 × 19,030.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,092.72x = 764,241,161.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,241,161.97/29,092.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,269.15

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