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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,656.86, 40,895.46 and 19,037.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,656.86, 40,895.46 and 19,037.76 is: 26,252.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,656.86 : 40,895.46 = 19,037.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,656.86/40,895.46 = 19,037.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,656.86x = 40,895.46 × 19,037.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,656.86x = 778,557,952.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,557,952.57/29,656.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,252.20

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