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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,686.65, 40,995.33 and 19,094.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,686.65, 40,995.33 and 19,094.67 is: 26,368.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,686.65 : 40,995.33 = 19,094.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,686.65/40,995.33 = 19,094.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,686.65x = 40,995.33 × 19,094.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,686.65x = 782,792,297.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,792,297.89/29,686.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,368.50

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