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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,667.79, 40,953.36 and 19,462.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,667.79, 40,953.36 and 19,462.71 is: 26,866.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,667.79 : 40,953.36 = 19,462.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,667.79/40,953.36 = 19,462.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,667.79x = 40,953.36 × 19,462.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,667.79x = 797,063,369.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,063,369.21/29,667.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,866.29

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