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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,327.89, 40,461.88 and 19,261.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,327.89, 40,461.88 and 19,261.79 is: 26,574.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,327.89 : 40,461.88 = 19,261.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,327.89/40,461.88 = 19,261.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,327.89x = 40,461.88 × 19,261.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,327.89x = 779,368,235.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,368,235.57/29,327.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,574.30

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