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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,324.94, 40,487.13 and 19,271.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,324.94, 40,487.13 and 19,271.22 is: 26,606.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,324.94 : 40,487.13 = 19,271.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,324.94/40,487.13 = 19,271.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,324.94x = 40,487.13 × 19,271.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,324.94x = 780,236,389.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,236,389.40/29,324.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,606.58

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