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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,605.73, 40,883.18 and 19,013.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,605.73, 40,883.18 and 19,013.81 is: 26,256.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,605.73 : 40,883.18 = 19,013.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,605.73/40,883.18 = 19,013.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,605.73x = 40,883.18 × 19,013.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,605.73x = 777,345,166.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,345,166.46/29,605.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,256.58

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