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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,440.68, 29,161.49 and 14,541.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,440.68, 29,161.49 and 14,541.44 is: 21,812.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,440.68 : 29,161.49 = 14,541.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,440.68/29,161.49 = 14,541.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,440.68x = 29,161.49 × 14,541.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,440.68x = 424,049,838.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,049,838.63/19,440.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,812.51

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