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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,095.67, 40,167.36 and 19,585.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,095.67, 40,167.36 and 19,585.60 is: 27,038.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,095.67 : 40,167.36 = 19,585.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,095.67/40,167.36 = 19,585.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,095.67x = 40,167.36 × 19,585.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,095.67x = 786,701,745.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,701,745.60/29,095.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,038.45

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