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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,432.40, 29,082.92 and 12,043.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,432.40, 29,082.92 and 12,043.08 is: 18,023.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,432.40 : 29,082.92 = 12,043.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,432.40/29,082.92 = 12,043.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,432.40x = 29,082.92 × 12,043.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,432.40x = 350,247,871.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,247,871.98/19,432.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,023.92

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