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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,164.86, 40,233.51 and 19,088.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,164.86, 40,233.51 and 19,088.87 is: 26,333.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,164.86 : 40,233.51 = 19,088.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,164.86/40,233.51 = 19,088.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,164.86x = 40,233.51 × 19,088.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,164.86x = 768,012,040.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,012,040.87/29,164.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,333.47

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