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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,612.97, 40,882.73 and 19,570.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,612.97, 40,882.73 and 19,570.59 is: 27,018.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,612.97 : 40,882.73 = 19,570.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,612.97/40,882.73 = 19,570.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,612.97x = 40,882.73 × 19,570.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,612.97x = 800,099,049.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,099,049.06/29,612.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,018.53

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