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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,350.78, 40,521.53 and 19,297.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,350.78, 40,521.53 and 19,297.06 is: 26,641.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,350.78 : 40,521.53 = 19,297.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,350.78/40,521.53 = 19,297.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,350.78x = 40,521.53 × 19,297.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,350.78x = 781,946,395.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,946,395.70/29,350.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,641.42

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