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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,968.24, 41,332.80 and 19,214.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,968.24, 41,332.80 and 19,214.14 is: 26,500.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,968.24 : 41,332.80 = 19,214.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,968.24/41,332.80 = 19,214.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,968.24x = 41,332.80 × 19,214.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,968.24x = 794,173,903.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,173,903.06/29,968.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,500.52

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