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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,428.64, 40,617.97 and 19,358.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,428.64, 40,617.97 and 19,358.07 is: 26,718.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,428.64 : 40,617.97 = 19,358.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,428.64/40,617.97 = 19,358.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,428.64x = 40,617.97 × 19,358.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,428.64x = 786,285,561.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,285,561.50/29,428.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,718.38

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