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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,444.40, 29,166.60 and 12,024.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,444.40, 29,166.60 and 12,024.80 is: 18,037.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,444.40 : 29,166.60 = 12,024.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,444.40/29,166.60 = 12,024.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,444.40x = 29,166.60 × 12,024.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,444.40x = 350,722,531.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,722,531.68/19,444.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,037.20

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