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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,458.20, 29,214.30 and 12,481.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,458.20, 29,214.30 and 12,481.40 is: 18,739.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,458.20 : 29,214.30 = 12,481.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,458.20/29,214.30 = 12,481.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,458.20x = 29,214.30 × 12,481.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,458.20x = 364,635,364.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,635,364.02/19,458.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,739.42

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