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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,424.44, 29,073.96 and 10,051.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,424.44, 29,073.96 and 10,051.56 is: 15,044.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,424.44 : 29,073.96 = 10,051.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,424.44/29,073.96 = 10,051.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,424.44x = 29,073.96 × 10,051.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,424.44x = 292,238,653.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,238,653.38/19,424.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,044.89

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