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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,887.93, 41,256.53 and 19,819.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,887.93, 41,256.53 and 19,819.74 is: 27,358.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,887.93 : 41,256.53 = 19,819.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,887.93/41,256.53 = 19,819.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,887.93x = 41,256.53 × 19,819.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,887.93x = 817,693,827.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,693,827.84/29,887.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,358.66

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