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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,306.97, 40,460.87 and 19,252.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,306.97, 40,460.87 and 19,252.94 is: 26,580.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,306.97 : 40,460.87 = 19,252.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,306.97/40,460.87 = 19,252.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,306.97x = 40,460.87 × 19,252.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,306.97x = 778,990,403.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,990,403.89/29,306.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,580.38

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