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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,888.38, 41,247.93 and 19,799.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,888.38, 41,247.93 and 19,799.29 is: 27,324.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,888.38 : 41,247.93 = 19,799.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,888.38/41,247.93 = 19,799.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,888.38x = 41,247.93 × 19,799.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,888.38x = 816,679,727.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,679,727.97/29,888.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,324.32

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