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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,849.52, 41,220 and 19,257.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,849.52, 41,220 and 19,257.36 is: 26,593.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,849.52 : 41,220 = 19,257.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,849.52/41,220 = 19,257.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,849.52x = 41,220 × 19,257.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,849.52x = 793,788,379.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,788,379.20/29,849.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,593.00

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