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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,227.97, 40,308.09 and 19,152.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,227.97, 40,308.09 and 19,152.71 is: 26,413.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,227.97 : 40,308.09 = 19,152.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,227.97/40,308.09 = 19,152.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,227.97x = 40,308.09 × 19,152.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,227.97x = 772,008,956.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,008,956.88/29,227.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,413.37

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