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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,099.97, 40,147.44 and 19,034.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,099.97, 40,147.44 and 19,034.16 is: 26,260.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,099.97 : 40,147.44 = 19,034.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,099.97/40,147.44 = 19,034.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,099.97x = 40,147.44 × 19,034.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,099.97x = 764,172,796.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,172,796.55/29,099.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,260.26

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