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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,961.60, 29,942.40 and 10,630.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,961.60, 29,942.40 and 10,630.40 is: 15,945.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,961.60 : 29,942.40 = 10,630.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,961.60/29,942.40 = 10,630.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,961.60x = 29,942.40 × 10,630.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,961.60x = 318,299,688.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,299,688.96/19,961.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,945.60

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