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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,331.08, 40,466.28 and 19,264.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,331.08, 40,466.28 and 19,264.97 is: 26,578.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,331.08 : 40,466.28 = 19,264.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,331.08/40,466.28 = 19,264.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,331.08x = 40,466.28 × 19,264.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,331.08x = 779,581,670.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,581,670.21/29,331.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,578.69

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