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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,924.73, 41,313.30 and 19,866.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,924.73, 41,313.30 and 19,866.78 is: 27,427.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,924.73 : 41,313.30 = 19,866.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,924.73/41,313.30 = 19,866.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,924.73x = 41,313.30 × 19,866.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,924.73x = 820,762,242.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,762,242.17/29,924.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,427.56

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