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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,153.94, 40,244.63 and 19,727.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,153.94, 40,244.63 and 19,727.97 is: 27,232.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,153.94 : 40,244.63 = 19,727.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,153.94/40,244.63 = 19,727.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,153.94x = 40,244.63 × 19,727.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,153.94x = 793,944,754.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,944,754.66/29,153.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,232.85

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