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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,835.93, 41,165.16 and 19,231.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,835.93, 41,165.16 and 19,231.70 is: 26,534.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,835.93 : 41,165.16 = 19,231.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,835.93/41,165.16 = 19,231.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,835.93x = 41,165.16 × 19,231.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,835.93x = 791,675,801.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,675,801.75/29,835.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,534.31

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