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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,608.47, 40,876.52 and 19,566.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,608.47, 40,876.52 and 19,566.09 is: 27,012.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,608.47 : 40,876.52 = 19,566.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,608.47/40,876.52 = 19,566.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,608.47x = 40,876.52 × 19,566.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,608.47x = 799,793,571.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,793,571.38/29,608.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,012.32

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