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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,083.52, 43,651.20 and 19,856

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,083.52, 43,651.20 and 19,856 is: 29,801.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,083.52 : 43,651.20 = 19,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,083.52/43,651.20 = 19,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,083.52x = 43,651.20 × 19,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,083.52x = 866,738,227.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,738,227.20/29,083.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,801.70

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