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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,888.93, 41,257.91 and 19,820.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,888.93, 41,257.91 and 19,820.74 is: 27,360.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,888.93 : 41,257.91 = 19,820.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,888.93/41,257.91 = 19,820.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,888.93x = 41,257.91 × 19,820.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,888.93x = 817,762,307.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,762,307.05/29,888.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,360.04

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