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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,853.65, 41,215.10 and 19,795.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,853.65, 41,215.10 and 19,795.76 is: 27,329.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,853.65 : 41,215.10 = 19,795.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,853.65/41,215.10 = 19,795.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,853.65x = 41,215.10 × 19,795.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,853.65x = 815,883,922.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,883,922.92/29,853.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,329.46

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