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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,821.16, 41,141.40 and 19,217

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,821.16, 41,141.40 and 19,217 is: 26,511.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,821.16 : 41,141.40 = 19,217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,821.16/41,141.40 = 19,217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,821.16x = 41,141.40 × 19,217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,821.16x = 790,614,283.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,614,283.80/29,821.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,511.86

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