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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,627.55, 40,865.99 and 19,030.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,627.55, 40,865.99 and 19,030.05 is: 26,248.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,627.55 : 40,865.99 = 19,030.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,627.55/40,865.99 = 19,030.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,627.55x = 40,865.99 × 19,030.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,627.55x = 777,681,737.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,681,737.85/29,627.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,248.60

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