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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,294.55, 40,432.77 and 19,098.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,294.55, 40,432.77 and 19,098.33 is: 26,359.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,294.55 : 40,432.77 = 19,098.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,294.55/40,432.77 = 19,098.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,294.55x = 40,432.77 × 19,098.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,294.55x = 772,198,384.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,198,384.27/29,294.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,359.80

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