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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,225.92, 40,349.76 and 19,026.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,225.92, 40,349.76 and 19,026.72 is: 26,268.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,225.92 : 40,349.76 = 19,026.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,225.92/40,349.76 = 19,026.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,225.92x = 40,349.76 × 19,026.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,225.92x = 767,723,585.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,723,585.59/29,225.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,268.59

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