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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,164.26, 40,214.88 and 19,716.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,164.26, 40,214.88 and 19,716.42 is: 27,187.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,164.26 : 40,214.88 = 19,716.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,164.26/40,214.88 = 19,716.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,164.26x = 40,214.88 × 19,716.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,164.26x = 792,893,464.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,893,464.33/29,164.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,187.16

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