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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,662.35, 40,978.52 and 19,477.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,662.35, 40,978.52 and 19,477.54 is: 26,908.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,662.35 : 40,978.52 = 19,477.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,662.35/40,978.52 = 19,477.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,662.35x = 40,978.52 × 19,477.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,662.35x = 798,160,762.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,160,762.44/29,662.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,908.21

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