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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,330.08, 40,464.90 and 19,263.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,330.08, 40,464.90 and 19,263.98 is: 26,577.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,330.08 : 40,464.90 = 19,263.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,330.08/40,464.90 = 19,263.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,330.08x = 40,464.90 × 19,263.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,330.08x = 779,515,024.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,515,024.30/29,330.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,577.32

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