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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,652.96, 40,921.20 and 19,042.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,652.96, 40,921.20 and 19,042.68 is: 26,278.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,652.96 : 40,921.20 = 19,042.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,652.96/40,921.20 = 19,042.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,652.96x = 40,921.20 × 19,042.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,652.96x = 779,249,316.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,249,316.82/29,652.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,278.97

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