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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,604.13, 40,871.92 and 19,012.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,604.13, 40,871.92 and 19,012.43 is: 26,248.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,604.13 : 40,871.92 = 19,012.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,604.13/40,871.92 = 19,012.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,604.13x = 40,871.92 × 19,012.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,604.13x = 777,074,517.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,074,517.97/29,604.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,248.86

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