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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,820.78, 41,156.56 and 19,241.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,820.78, 41,156.56 and 19,241.19 is: 26,555.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,820.78 : 41,156.56 = 19,241.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,820.78/41,156.56 = 19,241.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,820.78x = 41,156.56 × 19,241.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,820.78x = 791,901,190.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,901,190.71/29,820.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,555.35

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