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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,179.74, 40,284.63 and 19,272.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,179.74, 40,284.63 and 19,272.54 is: 26,607.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,179.74 : 40,284.63 = 19,272.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,179.74/40,284.63 = 19,272.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,179.74x = 40,284.63 × 19,272.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,179.74x = 776,387,143.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,387,143.06/29,179.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,607.06

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