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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,162.70, 40,254.26 and 19,599.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,162.70, 40,254.26 and 19,599.39 is: 27,053.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,162.70 : 40,254.26 = 19,599.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,162.70/40,254.26 = 19,599.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,162.70x = 40,254.26 × 19,599.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,162.70x = 788,958,842.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,958,842.90/29,162.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,053.70

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