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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,247.44, 40,365.18 and 19,184.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,247.44, 40,365.18 and 19,184.30 is: 26,476.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,247.44 : 40,365.18 = 19,184.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,247.44/40,365.18 = 19,184.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,247.44x = 40,365.18 × 19,184.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,247.44x = 774,377,722.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,377,722.67/29,247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,476.77

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