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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,983.60, 41,362.68 and 19,382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,983.60, 41,362.68 and 19,382.32 is: 26,738.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,983.60 : 41,362.68 = 19,382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,983.60/41,362.68 = 19,382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,983.60x = 41,362.68 × 19,382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,983.60x = 801,704,699.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,704,699.82/29,983.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,738.11

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