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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,189.31, 40,249.22 and 19,741.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,189.31, 40,249.22 and 19,741.47 is: 27,221.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,189.31 : 40,249.22 = 19,741.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,189.31/40,249.22 = 19,741.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,189.31x = 40,249.22 × 19,741.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,189.31x = 794,578,670.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,578,670.45/29,189.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,221.56

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