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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,985.49, 30,012.27 and 19,149.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,985.49, 30,012.27 and 19,149.57 is: 28,756.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,985.49 : 30,012.27 = 19,149.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,985.49/30,012.27 = 19,149.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,985.49x = 30,012.27 × 19,149.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,985.49x = 574,722,065.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,722,065.22/19,985.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,756.97

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