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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,261.53, 40,370.04 and 19,195.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,261.53, 40,370.04 and 19,195.57 is: 26,482.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,261.53 : 40,370.04 = 19,195.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,261.53/40,370.04 = 19,195.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,261.53x = 40,370.04 × 19,195.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,261.53x = 774,925,928.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,925,928.72/29,261.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,482.75

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