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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,332.70, 40,468.52 and 19,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,332.70, 40,468.52 and 19,266.60 is: 26,580.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,332.70 : 40,468.52 = 19,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,332.70/40,468.52 = 19,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,332.70x = 40,468.52 × 19,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,332.70x = 779,690,787.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,690,787.43/29,332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,580.94

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