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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,448.42, 29,148.02 and 12,425.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,448.42, 29,148.02 and 12,425.72 is: 18,622.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,448.42 : 29,148.02 = 12,425.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,448.42/29,148.02 = 12,425.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,448.42x = 29,148.02 × 12,425.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,448.42x = 362,184,973.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,184,973.80/19,448.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,622.85

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