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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,958.21, 41,359.16 and 19,900.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,958.21, 41,359.16 and 19,900.37 is: 27,473.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,958.21 : 41,359.16 = 19,900.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,958.21/41,359.16 = 19,900.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,958.21x = 41,359.16 × 19,900.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,958.21x = 823,062,280.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,062,280.59/29,958.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,473.68

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