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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,849.40, 41,184.72 and 19,226.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,849.40, 41,184.72 and 19,226.25 is: 26,527.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,849.40 : 41,184.72 = 19,226.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,849.40/41,184.72 = 19,226.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,849.40x = 41,184.72 × 19,226.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,849.40x = 791,827,722.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,827,722.90/29,849.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,527.43

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