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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,336.83, 40,474.22 and 19,270.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,336.83, 40,474.22 and 19,270.69 is: 26,586.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,336.83 : 40,474.22 = 19,270.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,336.83/40,474.22 = 19,270.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,336.83x = 40,474.22 × 19,270.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,336.83x = 779,965,949.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,965,949.07/29,336.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,586.58

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