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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,855.15, 41,217.17 and 19,797.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,855.15, 41,217.17 and 19,797.26 is: 27,331.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,855.15 : 41,217.17 = 19,797.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,855.15/41,217.17 = 19,797.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,855.15x = 41,217.17 × 19,797.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,855.15x = 815,986,725.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,986,725.88/29,855.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,331.53

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