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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,059.76, 43,589.43 and 19,242.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,059.76, 43,589.43 and 19,242.96 is: 28,864.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,059.76 : 43,589.43 = 19,242.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,059.76/43,589.43 = 19,242.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,059.76x = 43,589.43 × 19,242.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,059.76x = 838,789,657.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,789,657.91/29,059.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,864.30

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