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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,346.72, 40,473.84 and 19,267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,346.72, 40,473.84 and 19,267.44 is: 26,572.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,346.72 : 40,473.84 = 19,267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,346.72/40,473.84 = 19,267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,346.72x = 40,473.84 × 19,267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,346.72x = 779,827,283.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,827,283.77/29,346.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,572.89

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