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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,116.67, 40,178.84 and 19,064.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,116.67, 40,178.84 and 19,064.97 is: 26,308.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,116.67 : 40,178.84 = 19,064.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,116.67/40,178.84 = 19,064.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,116.67x = 40,178.84 × 19,064.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,116.67x = 766,008,283.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,008,283.91/29,116.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,308.24

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