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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,225.96, 40,305.34 and 19,150.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,225.96, 40,305.34 and 19,150.71 is: 26,410.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,225.96 : 40,305.34 = 19,150.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,225.96/40,305.34 = 19,150.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,225.96x = 40,305.34 × 19,150.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,225.96x = 771,875,877.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,875,877.79/29,225.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,410.63

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