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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,771.37, 41,086.56 and 19,682.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,771.37, 41,086.56 and 19,682.28 is: 27,162.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,771.37 : 41,086.56 = 19,682.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,771.37/41,086.56 = 19,682.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,771.37x = 41,086.56 × 19,682.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,771.37x = 808,676,972.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,676,972.72/29,771.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,162.91

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