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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,825.76, 41,161.56 and 19,736.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,825.76, 41,161.56 and 19,736.79 is: 27,238.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,825.76 : 41,161.56 = 19,736.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,825.76/41,161.56 = 19,736.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,825.76x = 41,161.56 × 19,736.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,825.76x = 812,397,065.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,397,065.79/29,825.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,238.10

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