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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,886.76, 41,235.24 and 19,282.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,886.76, 41,235.24 and 19,282.60 is: 26,604.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,886.76 : 41,235.24 = 19,282.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,886.76/41,235.24 = 19,282.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,886.76x = 41,235.24 × 19,282.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,886.76x = 795,122,638.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,122,638.82/29,886.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,604.51

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