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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,156.76, 40,249.44 and 19,085.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,156.76, 40,249.44 and 19,085.58 is: 26,346.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,156.76 : 40,249.44 = 19,085.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,156.76/40,249.44 = 19,085.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,156.76x = 40,249.44 × 19,085.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,156.76x = 768,183,907.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,183,907.08/29,156.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,346.68

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