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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,465.27, 40,614.86 and 19,902.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,465.27, 40,614.86 and 19,902.15 is: 27,433.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,465.27 : 40,614.86 = 19,902.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,465.27/40,614.86 = 19,902.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,465.27x = 40,614.86 × 19,902.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,465.27x = 808,322,936.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,322,936.44/29,465.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,433.08

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