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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,946.88, 41,318.40 and 19,336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,946.88, 41,318.40 and 19,336.96 is: 26,679.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,946.88 : 41,318.40 = 19,336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,946.88/41,318.40 = 19,336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,946.88x = 41,318.40 × 19,336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,946.88x = 798,972,248.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,972,248.06/29,946.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,679.65

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