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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,998.23, 41,409.36 and 19,787.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,998.23, 41,409.36 and 19,787.64 is: 27,314.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,998.23 : 41,409.36 = 19,787.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,998.23/41,409.36 = 19,787.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,998.23x = 41,409.36 × 19,787.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,998.23x = 819,393,508.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,393,508.31/29,998.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,314.73

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