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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,942.98, 41,283.40 and 19,732.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,942.98, 41,283.40 and 19,732.43 is: 27,205.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,942.98 : 41,283.40 = 19,732.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,942.98/41,283.40 = 19,732.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,942.98x = 41,283.40 × 19,732.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,942.98x = 814,621,594.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,621,594.25/29,942.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,205.76

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