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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,215.49, 43,862.13 and 19,759.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,215.49, 43,862.13 and 19,759.58 is: 29,665.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,215.49 : 43,862.13 = 19,759.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,215.49/43,862.13 = 19,759.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,215.49x = 43,862.13 × 19,759.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,215.49x = 866,697,047.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,697,047.39/29,215.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,665.67

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