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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,929.57, 41,272.11 and 19,723.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,929.57, 41,272.11 and 19,723.26 is: 27,197.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,929.57 : 41,272.11 = 19,723.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,929.57/41,272.11 = 19,723.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,929.57x = 41,272.11 × 19,723.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,929.57x = 814,020,556.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,020,556.28/29,929.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,197.87

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