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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,327.27, 40,461.02 and 19,261.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,327.27, 40,461.02 and 19,261.16 is: 26,573.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,327.27 : 40,461.02 = 19,261.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,327.27/40,461.02 = 19,261.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,327.27x = 40,461.02 × 19,261.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,327.27x = 779,326,105.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,326,105.33/29,327.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,573.43

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