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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,859.90, 41,162.50 and 19,103.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,859.90, 41,162.50 and 19,103.62 is: 26,334.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,859.90 : 41,162.50 = 19,103.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,859.90/41,162.50 = 19,103.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,859.90x = 41,162.50 × 19,103.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,859.90x = 786,352,604.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,352,604.97/29,859.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,334.74

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