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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,421.70, 29,132.55 and 19,145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,421.70, 29,132.55 and 19,145.40 is: 28,718.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,421.70 : 29,132.55 = 19,145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,421.70/29,132.55 = 19,145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,421.70x = 29,132.55 × 19,145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,421.70x = 557,754,322.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,754,322.77/19,421.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,718.10

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