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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,761.91, 29,388.71 and 19,139.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,761.91, 29,388.71 and 19,139.02 is: 28,462.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,761.91 : 29,388.71 = 19,139.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,761.91/29,388.71 = 19,139.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,761.91x = 29,388.71 × 19,139.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,761.91x = 562,471,108.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,471,108.46/19,761.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,462.39

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