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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,759.98, 44,571.92 and 19,340.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,759.98, 44,571.92 and 19,340.14 is: 28,965.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,759.98 : 44,571.92 = 19,340.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,759.98/44,571.92 = 19,340.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,759.98x = 44,571.92 × 19,340.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,759.98x = 862,027,172.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,027,172.87/29,759.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,965.99

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