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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,207.92, 40,292.88 and 19,132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,207.92, 40,292.88 and 19,132 is: 26,392.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,207.92 : 40,292.88 = 19,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,207.92/40,292.88 = 19,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,207.92x = 40,292.88 × 19,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,207.92x = 770,883,380.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,883,380.16/29,207.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,392.96

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