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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,959.40, 29,939.10 and 12,086.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,959.40, 29,939.10 and 12,086.20 is: 18,129.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,959.40 : 29,939.10 = 12,086.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,959.40/29,939.10 = 12,086.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,959.40x = 29,939.10 × 12,086.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,959.40x = 361,849,950.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,849,950.42/19,959.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,129.30

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