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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,332.52, 40,468.25 and 19,266.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,332.52, 40,468.25 and 19,266.42 is: 26,580.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,332.52 : 40,468.25 = 19,266.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,332.52/40,468.25 = 19,266.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,332.52x = 40,468.25 × 19,266.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,332.52x = 779,678,204.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,678,204.83/29,332.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,580.68

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