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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,856.63, 41,157.98 and 19,100.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,856.63, 41,157.98 and 19,100.34 is: 26,330.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,856.63 : 41,157.98 = 19,100.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,856.63/41,157.98 = 19,100.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,856.63x = 41,157.98 × 19,100.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,856.63x = 786,131,411.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,131,411.71/29,856.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,330.21

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