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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,331.77, 40,467.24 and 19,265.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,331.77, 40,467.24 and 19,265.67 is: 26,579.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,331.77 : 40,467.24 = 19,265.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,331.77/40,467.24 = 19,265.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,331.77x = 40,467.24 × 19,265.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,331.77x = 779,628,491.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,628,491.65/29,331.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,579.67

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