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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,606.14, 40,874.68 and 19,014.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,606.14, 40,874.68 and 19,014.44 is: 26,251.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,606.14 : 40,874.68 = 19,014.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,606.14/40,874.68 = 19,014.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,606.14x = 40,874.68 × 19,014.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,606.14x = 777,209,150.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,209,150.38/29,606.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,251.62

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