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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,652.52, 40,902.66 and 19,580.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,652.52, 40,902.66 and 19,580.98 is: 27,009.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,652.52 : 40,902.66 = 19,580.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,652.52/40,902.66 = 19,580.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,652.52x = 40,902.66 × 19,580.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,652.52x = 800,914,167.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,914,167.41/29,652.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,009.99

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