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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,160.65, 40,204.92 and 19,073.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,160.65, 40,204.92 and 19,073.12 is: 26,296.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,160.65 : 40,204.92 = 19,073.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,160.65/40,204.92 = 19,073.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,160.65x = 40,204.92 × 19,073.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,160.65x = 766,833,263.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,833,263.75/29,160.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,296.85

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