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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,868.97, 41,205.38 and 19,262.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,868.97, 41,205.38 and 19,262.02 is: 26,572.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,868.97 : 41,205.38 = 19,262.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,868.97/41,205.38 = 19,262.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,868.97x = 41,205.38 × 19,262.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,868.97x = 793,698,654.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,698,654.34/29,868.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,572.68

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