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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,257.92, 40,359.60 and 19,188

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,257.92, 40,359.60 and 19,188 is: 26,468.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,257.92 : 40,359.60 = 19,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,257.92/40,359.60 = 19,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,257.92x = 40,359.60 × 19,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,257.92x = 774,420,004.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,420,004.80/29,257.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,468.73

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