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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,226.52, 40,365.26 and 19,778.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,226.52, 40,365.26 and 19,778.68 is: 27,316.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,226.52 : 40,365.26 = 19,778.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,226.52/40,365.26 = 19,778.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,226.52x = 40,365.26 × 19,778.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,226.52x = 798,371,560.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,371,560.66/29,226.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,316.68

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