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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,098.46, 40,171.21 and 19,588.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,098.46, 40,171.21 and 19,588.36 is: 27,042.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,098.46 : 40,171.21 = 19,588.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,098.46/40,171.21 = 19,588.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,098.46x = 40,171.21 × 19,588.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,098.46x = 786,887,973.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,887,973.72/29,098.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,042.25

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