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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,533.62, 29,365.28 and 16,049.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,533.62, 29,365.28 and 16,049.45 is: 24,127.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,533.62 : 29,365.28 = 16,049.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,533.62/29,365.28 = 16,049.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,533.62x = 29,365.28 × 16,049.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,533.62x = 471,296,646.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,296,646.45/19,533.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,127.46

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