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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,107.26, 40,136.22 and 19,659.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,107.26, 40,136.22 and 19,659.42 is: 27,108.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,107.26 : 40,136.22 = 19,659.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,107.26/40,136.22 = 19,659.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,107.26x = 40,136.22 × 19,659.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,107.26x = 789,054,806.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,054,806.19/29,107.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,108.52

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