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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,363.87, 40,555.79 and 19,337.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,363.87, 40,555.79 and 19,337.13 is: 26,707.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,363.87 : 40,555.79 = 19,337.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,363.87/40,555.79 = 19,337.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,363.87x = 40,555.79 × 19,337.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,363.87x = 784,232,583.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,232,583.48/29,363.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,707.40

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