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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,604.97, 40,882.15 and 19,013.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,604.97, 40,882.15 and 19,013.06 is: 26,255.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,604.97 : 40,882.15 = 19,013.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,604.97/40,882.15 = 19,013.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,604.97x = 40,882.15 × 19,013.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,604.97x = 777,294,728.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,294,728.40/29,604.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,255.54

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