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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,820.65, 41,156.39 and 19,241.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,820.65, 41,156.39 and 19,241.06 is: 26,555.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,820.65 : 41,156.39 = 19,241.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,820.65/41,156.39 = 19,241.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,820.65x = 41,156.39 × 19,241.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,820.65x = 791,892,569.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,892,569.37/29,820.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,555.17

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