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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,350.92, 40,493.64 and 19,284.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,350.92, 40,493.64 and 19,284.78 is: 26,606.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,350.92 : 40,493.64 = 19,284.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,350.92/40,493.64 = 19,284.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,350.92x = 40,493.64 × 19,284.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,350.92x = 780,910,938.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,910,938.80/29,350.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,606.01

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