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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,726.40, 44,474.40 and 19,358.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,726.40, 44,474.40 and 19,358.40 is: 28,962.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,726.40 : 44,474.40 = 19,358.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,726.40/44,474.40 = 19,358.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,726.40x = 44,474.40 × 19,358.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,726.40x = 860,953,224.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,953,224.96/29,726.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,962.58

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