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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,464.75, 29,215.59 and 12,046.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,464.75, 29,215.59 and 12,046.77 is: 18,081.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,464.75 : 29,215.59 = 12,046.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,464.75/29,215.59 = 12,046.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,464.75x = 29,215.59 × 12,046.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,464.75x = 351,953,432.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,953,432.91/19,464.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,081.58

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