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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,535.01, 29,324.38 and 12,974.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,535.01, 29,324.38 and 12,974.01 is: 19,475.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,535.01 : 29,324.38 = 12,974.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,535.01/29,324.38 = 12,974.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,535.01x = 29,324.38 × 12,974.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,535.01x = 380,454,681.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,454,681.29/19,535.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,475.53

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