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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,843.72, 41,186.36 and 19,754.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,843.72, 41,186.36 and 19,754.88 is: 27,263.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,843.72 : 41,186.36 = 19,754.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,843.72/41,186.36 = 19,754.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,843.72x = 41,186.36 × 19,754.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,843.72x = 813,631,599.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,631,599.44/29,843.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,263.08

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