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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,858.71, 41,191.25 and 19,251.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,858.71, 41,191.25 and 19,251.76 is: 26,558.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,858.71 : 41,191.25 = 19,251.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,858.71/41,191.25 = 19,251.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,858.71x = 41,191.25 × 19,251.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,858.71x = 793,004,059.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,004,059.10/29,858.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,558.55

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