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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,644.86, 40,905.99 and 19,048.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,644.86, 40,905.99 and 19,048.89 is: 26,284.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,644.86 : 40,905.99 = 19,048.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,644.86/40,905.99 = 19,048.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,644.86x = 40,905.99 × 19,048.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,644.86x = 779,213,703.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,213,703.85/29,644.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,284.95

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