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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,415.80, 29,145.30 and 12,028.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,415.80, 29,145.30 and 12,028.60 is: 18,056.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,415.80 : 29,145.30 = 12,028.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,415.80/29,145.30 = 12,028.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,415.80x = 29,145.30 × 12,028.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,415.80x = 350,577,155.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,577,155.58/19,415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,056.28

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