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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,197.94, 40,305.40 and 19,771.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,197.94, 40,305.40 and 19,771.97 is: 27,293.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,197.94 : 40,305.40 = 19,771.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,197.94/40,305.40 = 19,771.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,197.94x = 40,305.40 × 19,771.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,197.94x = 796,916,908.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,916,908.68/29,197.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,293.61

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