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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,238.57, 40,353.77 and 19,196.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,238.57, 40,353.77 and 19,196.14 is: 26,493.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,238.57 : 40,353.77 = 19,196.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,238.57/40,353.77 = 19,196.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,238.57x = 40,353.77 × 19,196.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,238.57x = 774,636,618.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,636,618.45/29,238.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,493.66

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