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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,651.94, 40,921.74 and 19,044.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,651.94, 40,921.74 and 19,044.90 is: 26,283.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,651.94 : 40,921.74 = 19,044.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,651.94/40,921.74 = 19,044.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,651.94x = 40,921.74 × 19,044.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,651.94x = 779,350,446.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,350,446.13/29,651.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,283.29

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