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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,342.20, 29,013.30 and 16,961.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,342.20, 29,013.30 and 16,961.40 is: 25,442.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,342.20 : 29,013.30 = 16,961.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,342.20/29,013.30 = 16,961.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,342.20x = 29,013.30 × 16,961.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,342.20x = 492,106,186.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,106,186.62/19,342.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,442.10

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