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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,332.14, 40,467.74 and 19,266.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,332.14, 40,467.74 and 19,266.05 is: 26,580.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,332.14 : 40,467.74 = 19,266.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,332.14/40,467.74 = 19,266.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,332.14x = 40,467.74 × 19,266.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,332.14x = 779,653,203.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,653,203.56/29,332.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,580.17

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