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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,466.09, 29,180.48 and 12,426.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,466.09, 29,180.48 and 12,426.24 is: 18,627.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,466.09 : 29,180.48 = 12,426.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,466.09/29,180.48 = 12,426.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,466.09x = 29,180.48 × 12,426.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,466.09x = 362,603,585.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,603,585.66/19,466.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,627.45

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