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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,688.59, 40,950.55 and 19,091.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,688.59, 40,950.55 and 19,091.63 is: 26,333.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,688.59 : 40,950.55 = 19,091.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,688.59/40,950.55 = 19,091.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,688.59x = 40,950.55 × 19,091.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,688.59x = 781,812,748.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,812,748.90/29,688.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,333.78

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