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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,312.40, 29,033.40 and 16,461.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,312.40, 29,033.40 and 16,461.20 is: 24,747.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,312.40 : 29,033.40 = 16,461.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,312.40/29,033.40 = 16,461.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,312.40x = 29,033.40 × 16,461.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,312.40x = 477,924,604.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,924,604.08/19,312.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,747.03

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