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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,327.83, 40,461.80 and 19,261.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,327.83, 40,461.80 and 19,261.72 is: 26,574.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,327.83 : 40,461.80 = 19,261.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,327.83/40,461.80 = 19,261.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,327.83x = 40,461.80 × 19,261.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,327.83x = 779,363,816.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,363,816.56/29,327.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,574.21

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