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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,989.06, 29,944.59 and 13,042.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,989.06, 29,944.59 and 13,042.50 is: 19,538.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,989.06 : 29,944.59 = 13,042.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,989.06/29,944.59 = 13,042.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,989.06x = 29,944.59 × 13,042.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,989.06x = 390,552,315.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,552,315.08/19,989.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,538.30

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