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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,870.72, 41,213.16 and 19,266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,870.72, 41,213.16 and 19,266.56 is: 26,582.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,870.72 : 41,213.16 = 19,266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,870.72/41,213.16 = 19,266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,870.72x = 41,213.16 × 19,266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,870.72x = 794,035,819.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,035,819.93/29,870.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,582.41

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