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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,430.88, 29,104.20 and 12,037.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,430.88, 29,104.20 and 12,037.20 is: 18,029.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,430.88 : 29,104.20 = 12,037.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,430.88/29,104.20 = 12,037.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,430.88x = 29,104.20 × 12,037.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,430.88x = 350,333,076.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,333,076.24/19,430.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,029.71

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