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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,211.98, 40,323.22 and 19,523.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,211.98, 40,323.22 and 19,523.57 is: 26,949.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,211.98 : 40,323.22 = 19,523.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,211.98/40,323.22 = 19,523.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,211.98x = 40,323.22 × 19,523.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,211.98x = 787,252,957.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,252,957.87/29,211.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,949.67

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