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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,259.57, 40,381.92 and 19,196.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,259.57, 40,381.92 and 19,196.52 is: 26,493.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,259.57 : 40,381.92 = 19,196.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,259.57/40,381.92 = 19,196.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,259.57x = 40,381.92 × 19,196.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,259.57x = 775,192,334.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,192,334.92/29,259.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,493.63

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