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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,268.24, 40,371.88 and 19,197.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,268.24, 40,371.88 and 19,197.24 is: 26,480.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,268.24 : 40,371.88 = 19,197.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,268.24/40,371.88 = 19,197.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,268.24x = 40,371.88 × 19,197.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,268.24x = 775,028,669.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,028,669.61/29,268.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,480.19

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