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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,414.52, 40,552.29 and 19,966.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,414.52, 40,552.29 and 19,966.68 is: 27,527.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,414.52 : 40,552.29 = 19,966.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,414.52/40,552.29 = 19,966.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,414.52x = 40,552.29 × 19,966.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,414.52x = 809,694,597.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,694,597.70/29,414.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,527.04

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