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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,283.59, 40,430.88 and 19,737.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,283.59, 40,430.88 and 19,737.69 is: 27,251.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,283.59 : 40,430.88 = 19,737.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,283.59/40,430.88 = 19,737.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,283.59x = 40,430.88 × 19,737.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,283.59x = 798,012,175.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,012,175.87/29,283.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,251.18

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