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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,946.44, 29,935.86 and 19,159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,946.44, 29,935.86 and 19,159.12 is: 28,754.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,946.44 : 29,935.86 = 19,159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,946.44/29,935.86 = 19,159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,946.44x = 29,935.86 × 19,159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,946.44x = 573,544,734.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,544,734.04/19,946.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,754.24

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