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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,657.52, 40,909.59 and 19,585.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,657.52, 40,909.59 and 19,585.98 is: 27,016.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,657.52 : 40,909.59 = 19,585.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,657.52/40,909.59 = 19,585.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,657.52x = 40,909.59 × 19,585.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,657.52x = 801,254,411.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,254,411.55/29,657.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,016.91

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