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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,491.74, 44,265.38 and 19,637.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,491.74, 44,265.38 and 19,637.89 is: 29,475.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,491.74 : 44,265.38 = 19,637.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,491.74/44,265.38 = 19,637.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,491.74x = 44,265.38 × 19,637.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,491.74x = 869,278,663.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,278,663.25/29,491.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,475.33

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