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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,369.28, 40,562.34 and 19,921.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,369.28, 40,562.34 and 19,921.44 is: 27,513.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,369.28 : 40,562.34 = 19,921.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,369.28/40,562.34 = 19,921.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,369.28x = 40,562.34 × 19,921.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,369.28x = 808,060,222.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,060,222.57/29,369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,513.79

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