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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,335.67, 40,488.56 and 19,246.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,335.67, 40,488.56 and 19,246.31 is: 26,563.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,335.67 : 40,488.56 = 19,246.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,335.67/40,488.56 = 19,246.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,335.67x = 40,488.56 × 19,246.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,335.67x = 779,255,078.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,255,078.54/29,335.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,563.40

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