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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,335.71, 40,472.67 and 19,269.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,335.71, 40,472.67 and 19,269.60 is: 26,585.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,335.71 : 40,472.67 = 19,269.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,335.71/40,472.67 = 19,269.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,335.71x = 40,472.67 × 19,269.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,335.71x = 779,892,161.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,892,161.83/29,335.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,585.08

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