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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,341.72, 40,473.12 and 19,270.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,341.72, 40,473.12 and 19,270.72 is: 26,581.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,341.72 : 40,473.12 = 19,270.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,341.72/40,473.12 = 19,270.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,341.72x = 40,473.12 × 19,270.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,341.72x = 779,946,163.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,946,163.05/29,341.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,581.47

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