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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,501.40, 29,252.10 and 12,081.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,501.40, 29,252.10 and 12,081.80 is: 18,122.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,501.40 : 29,252.10 = 12,081.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,501.40/29,252.10 = 12,081.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,501.40x = 29,252.10 × 12,081.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,501.40x = 353,418,021.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,418,021.78/19,501.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,122.70

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