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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,424.88, 29,095.20 and 12,031.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,424.88, 29,095.20 and 12,031.20 is: 18,020.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,424.88 : 29,095.20 = 12,031.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,424.88/29,095.20 = 12,031.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,424.88x = 29,095.20 × 12,031.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,424.88x = 350,050,170.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,050,170.24/19,424.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,020.71

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