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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,177.61, 43,766.10 and 19,794.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,177.61, 43,766.10 and 19,794.39 is: 29,691.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,177.61 : 43,766.10 = 19,794.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,177.61/43,766.10 = 19,794.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,177.61x = 43,766.10 × 19,794.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,177.61x = 866,323,252.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,323,252.18/29,177.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,691.37

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