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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,150.67, 40,241.16 and 19,079.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,150.67, 40,241.16 and 19,079.58 is: 26,338.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,150.67 : 40,241.16 = 19,079.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,150.67/40,241.16 = 19,079.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,150.67x = 40,241.16 × 19,079.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,150.67x = 767,784,431.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,784,431.51/29,150.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,338.48

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