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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,452.16, 40,623.28 and 19,377.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,452.16, 40,623.28 and 19,377.38 is: 26,727.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,452.16 : 40,623.28 = 19,377.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,452.16/40,623.28 = 19,377.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,452.16x = 40,623.28 × 19,377.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,452.16x = 787,172,733.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,172,733.41/29,452.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,727.16

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