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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,173.44, 40,266.72 and 19,997.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,173.44, 40,266.72 and 19,997.76 is: 27,601.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,173.44 : 40,266.72 = 19,997.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,173.44/40,266.72 = 19,997.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,173.44x = 40,266.72 × 19,997.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,173.44x = 805,244,202.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,244,202.55/29,173.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,601.96

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