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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,909.58, 41,241.51 and 19,140.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,909.58, 41,241.51 and 19,140.36 is: 26,392.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,909.58 : 41,241.51 = 19,140.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,909.58/41,241.51 = 19,140.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,909.58x = 41,241.51 × 19,140.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,909.58x = 789,377,348.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,377,348.34/29,909.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,392.12

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