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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,666.79, 40,951.98 and 19,461.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,666.79, 40,951.98 and 19,461.71 is: 26,864.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,666.79 : 40,951.98 = 19,461.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,666.79/40,951.98 = 19,461.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,666.79x = 40,951.98 × 19,461.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,666.79x = 796,995,661.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,995,661.07/29,666.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,864.91

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