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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,337.83, 40,475.59 and 19,271.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,337.83, 40,475.59 and 19,271.69 is: 26,587.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,337.83 : 40,475.59 = 19,271.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,337.83/40,475.59 = 19,271.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,337.83x = 40,475.59 × 19,271.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,337.83x = 780,033,023.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,033,023.05/29,337.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,587.96

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