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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,263.53, 40,372.80 and 19,197.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,263.53, 40,372.80 and 19,197.57 is: 26,485.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,263.53 : 40,372.80 = 19,197.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,263.53/40,372.80 = 19,197.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,263.53x = 40,372.80 × 19,197.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,263.53x = 775,059,654.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,059,654.10/29,263.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,485.51

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