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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,575.49, 29,338.61 and 14,039.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,575.49, 29,338.61 and 14,039.64 is: 21,041.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,575.49 : 29,338.61 = 14,039.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,575.49/29,338.61 = 14,039.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,575.49x = 29,338.61 × 14,039.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,575.49x = 411,903,522.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,903,522.50/19,575.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,041.80

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