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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,934.90, 29,920.88 and 10,081.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,934.90, 29,920.88 and 10,081.25 is: 15,131.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,934.90 : 29,920.88 = 10,081.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,934.90/29,920.88 = 10,081.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,934.90x = 29,920.88 × 10,081.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,934.90x = 301,639,871.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,639,871.50/19,934.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,131.25

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