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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,687.15, 40,996.02 and 19,095.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,687.15, 40,996.02 and 19,095.17 is: 26,369.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,687.15 : 40,996.02 = 19,095.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,687.15/40,996.02 = 19,095.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,687.15x = 40,996.02 × 19,095.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,687.15x = 782,825,971.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,825,971.22/29,687.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,369.19

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