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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,176.14, 40,252.56 and 19,110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,176.14, 40,252.56 and 19,110.48 is: 26,365.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,176.14 : 40,252.56 = 19,110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,176.14/40,252.56 = 19,110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,176.14x = 40,252.56 × 19,110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,176.14x = 769,245,742.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,245,742.83/29,176.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,365.58

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