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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,635.44, 40,877.64 and 19,008.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,635.44, 40,877.64 and 19,008.24 is: 26,219.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,635.44 : 40,877.64 = 19,008.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,635.44/40,877.64 = 19,008.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,635.44x = 40,877.64 × 19,008.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,635.44x = 777,011,991.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,011,991.75/29,635.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,219.01

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