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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,464.83, 40,614.25 and 19,901.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,464.83, 40,614.25 and 19,901.72 is: 27,432.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,464.83 : 40,614.25 = 19,901.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,464.83/40,614.25 = 19,901.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,464.83x = 40,614.25 × 19,901.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,464.83x = 808,293,431.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,293,431.51/29,464.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,432.48

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