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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,864.47, 41,216.78 and 19,284.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,864.47, 41,216.78 and 19,284.86 is: 26,615.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,864.47 : 41,216.78 = 19,284.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,864.47/41,216.78 = 19,284.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,864.47x = 41,216.78 × 19,284.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,864.47x = 794,859,831.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,859,831.95/29,864.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,615.57

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