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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,277.27, 40,392.63 and 19,063.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,277.27, 40,392.63 and 19,063.62 is: 26,301.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,277.27 : 40,392.63 = 19,063.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,277.27/40,392.63 = 19,063.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,277.27x = 40,392.63 × 19,063.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,277.27x = 770,029,972.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,029,972.08/29,277.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,301.29

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