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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,438.80, 29,158.20 and 19,114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,438.80, 29,158.20 and 19,114.80 is: 28,672.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,438.80 : 29,158.20 = 19,114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,438.80/29,158.20 = 19,114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,438.80x = 29,158.20 × 19,114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,438.80x = 557,353,161.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,353,161.36/19,438.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,672.20

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