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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,262.53, 40,371.42 and 19,196.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,262.53, 40,371.42 and 19,196.57 is: 26,484.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,262.53 : 40,371.42 = 19,196.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,262.53/40,371.42 = 19,196.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,262.53x = 40,371.42 × 19,196.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,262.53x = 774,992,790.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,992,790.03/29,262.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,484.13

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