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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,963.74, 41,332.51 and 19,204.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,963.74, 41,332.51 and 19,204.78 is: 26,491.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,963.74 : 41,332.51 = 19,204.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,963.74/41,332.51 = 19,204.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,963.74x = 41,332.51 × 19,204.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,963.74x = 793,781,768.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,781,768.71/29,963.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,491.41

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