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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,476.90, 44,251.40 and 19,490.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,476.90, 44,251.40 and 19,490.28 is: 29,259.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,476.90 : 44,251.40 = 19,490.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,476.90/44,251.40 = 19,490.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,476.90x = 44,251.40 × 19,490.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,476.90x = 862,472,176.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,472,176.39/29,476.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,259.26

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