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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,863.47, 41,215.40 and 19,283.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,863.47, 41,215.40 and 19,283.86 is: 26,614.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,863.47 : 41,215.40 = 19,283.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,863.47/41,215.40 = 19,283.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,863.47x = 41,215.40 × 19,283.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,863.47x = 794,792,003.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,792,003.44/29,863.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,614.19

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