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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,298.71, 40,449.48 and 19,244.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,298.71, 40,449.48 and 19,244.69 is: 26,569.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,298.71 : 40,449.48 = 19,244.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,298.71/40,449.48 = 19,244.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,298.71x = 40,449.48 × 19,244.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,298.71x = 778,437,580.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,437,580.53/29,298.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,569.00

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