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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,615.63, 40,865.63 and 19,019.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,615.63, 40,865.63 and 19,019.62 is: 26,244.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,615.63 : 40,865.63 = 19,019.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,615.63/40,865.63 = 19,019.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,615.63x = 40,865.63 × 19,019.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,615.63x = 777,248,753.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,248,753.66/29,615.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,244.55

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