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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,883, 41,224.70 and 19,276.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,883, 41,224.70 and 19,276.05 is: 26,592.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,883 : 41,224.70 = 19,276.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,883/41,224.70 = 19,276.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,883x = 41,224.70 × 19,276.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,883x = 794,649,282.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,649,282.05/29,883
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,592.02

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