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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,444.40, 29,206.68 and 12,801.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,444.40, 29,206.68 and 12,801.59 is: 19,228.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,444.40 : 29,206.68 = 12,801.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,444.40/29,206.68 = 12,801.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,444.40x = 29,206.68 × 12,801.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,444.40x = 373,891,942.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,891,942.62/19,444.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,228.77

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