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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,973.24, 41,339.70 and 19,219.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,973.24, 41,339.70 and 19,219.14 is: 26,507.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,973.24 : 41,339.70 = 19,219.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,973.24/41,339.70 = 19,219.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,973.24x = 41,339.70 × 19,219.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,973.24x = 794,513,481.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,513,481.86/29,973.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,507.43

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