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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,034.92, 43,552.32 and 19,171.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,034.92, 43,552.32 and 19,171.88 is: 28,757.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,034.92 : 43,552.32 = 19,171.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,034.92/43,552.32 = 19,171.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,034.92x = 43,552.32 × 19,171.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,034.92x = 834,979,635
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,979,635/29,034.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,757.78

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