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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,144.74, 40,236.33 and 19,237.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,144.74, 40,236.33 and 19,237.54 is: 26,558.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,144.74 : 40,236.33 = 19,237.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,144.74/40,236.33 = 19,237.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,144.74x = 40,236.33 × 19,237.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,144.74x = 774,048,007.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,048,007.83/29,144.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,558.75

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