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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,424.28, 29,073.76 and 10,051.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,424.28, 29,073.76 and 10,051.40 is: 15,044.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,424.28 : 29,073.76 = 10,051.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,424.28/29,073.76 = 10,051.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,424.28x = 29,073.76 × 10,051.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,424.28x = 292,232,038.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,232,038.82/19,424.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,044.68

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