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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,610.51, 40,858.56 and 19,014.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,610.51, 40,858.56 and 19,014.49 is: 26,237.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,610.51 : 40,858.56 = 19,014.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,610.51/40,858.56 = 19,014.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,610.51x = 40,858.56 × 19,014.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,610.51x = 776,904,680.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,904,680.53/29,610.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,237.46

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