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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,679.62, 40,985.67 and 19,087.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,679.62, 40,985.67 and 19,087.70 is: 26,358.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,679.62 : 40,985.67 = 19,087.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,679.62/40,985.67 = 19,087.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,679.62x = 40,985.67 × 19,087.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,679.62x = 782,322,173.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,322,173.26/29,679.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,358.90

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