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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,150.10, 40,205.79 and 19,062.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,150.10, 40,205.79 and 19,062.36 is: 26,292.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,150.10 : 40,205.79 = 19,062.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,150.10/40,205.79 = 19,062.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,150.10x = 40,205.79 × 19,062.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,150.10x = 766,417,243.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,417,243.06/29,150.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,292.10

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