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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,909.86, 41,246.82 and 19,682.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,909.86, 41,246.82 and 19,682.60 is: 27,143.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,909.86 : 41,246.82 = 19,682.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,909.86/41,246.82 = 19,682.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,909.86x = 41,246.82 × 19,682.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,909.86x = 811,844,453.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,844,453.10/29,909.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,143.04

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