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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,425.02, 40,566.78 and 19,977.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,425.02, 40,566.78 and 19,977.18 is: 27,541.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,425.02 : 40,566.78 = 19,977.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,425.02/40,566.78 = 19,977.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,425.02x = 40,566.78 × 19,977.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,425.02x = 810,409,866.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,409,866.08/29,425.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,541.52

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