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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,677.15, 40,982.22 and 19,085.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,677.15, 40,982.22 and 19,085.17 is: 26,355.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,677.15 : 40,982.22 = 19,085.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,677.15/40,982.22 = 19,085.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,677.15x = 40,982.22 × 19,085.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,677.15x = 782,152,635.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,152,635.68/29,677.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,355.38

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