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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,331.33, 40,466.63 and 19,265.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,331.33, 40,466.63 and 19,265.23 is: 26,579.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,331.33 : 40,466.63 = 19,265.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,331.33/40,466.63 = 19,265.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,331.33x = 40,466.63 × 19,265.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,331.33x = 779,598,635.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,598,635.62/29,331.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,579.04

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