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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,096.77, 40,168.88 and 19,586.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,096.77, 40,168.88 and 19,586.66 is: 27,039.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,096.77 : 40,168.88 = 19,586.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,096.77/40,168.88 = 19,586.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,096.77x = 40,168.88 × 19,586.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,096.77x = 786,774,195.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,774,195.14/29,096.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,039.92

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