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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,328.58, 40,462.83 and 19,262.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,328.58, 40,462.83 and 19,262.48 is: 26,575.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,328.58 : 40,462.83 = 19,262.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,328.58/40,462.83 = 19,262.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,328.58x = 40,462.83 × 19,262.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,328.58x = 779,414,251.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,414,251.30/29,328.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,575.25

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