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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,628.16, 40,914.14 and 19,036.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,628.16, 40,914.14 and 19,036.24 is: 26,287.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,628.16 : 40,914.14 = 19,036.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,628.16/40,914.14 = 19,036.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,628.16x = 40,914.14 × 19,036.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,628.16x = 778,851,190.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,851,190.97/29,628.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,287.53

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