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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,337.14, 40,474.65 and 19,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,337.14, 40,474.65 and 19,271 is: 26,587.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,337.14 : 40,474.65 = 19,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,337.14/40,474.65 = 19,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,337.14x = 40,474.65 × 19,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,337.14x = 779,986,980.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,986,980.15/29,337.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,587.01

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