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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,747.78, 41,030.50 and 19,127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,747.78, 41,030.50 and 19,127.26 is: 26,381.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,747.78 : 41,030.50 = 19,127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,747.78/41,030.50 = 19,127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,747.78x = 41,030.50 × 19,127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,747.78x = 784,801,041.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,801,041.43/29,747.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,381.84

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