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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,630.44, 40,870.74 and 19,003.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,630.44, 40,870.74 and 19,003.24 is: 26,212.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,630.44 : 40,870.74 = 19,003.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,630.44/40,870.74 = 19,003.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,630.44x = 40,870.74 × 19,003.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,630.44x = 776,676,481.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,676,481.20/29,630.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,212.11

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