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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,819.78, 41,155.18 and 19,240.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,819.78, 41,155.18 and 19,240.19 is: 26,553.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,819.78 : 41,155.18 = 19,240.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,819.78/41,155.18 = 19,240.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,819.78x = 41,155.18 × 19,240.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,819.78x = 791,833,276.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,833,276.91/29,819.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,553.97

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