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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,991.40, 29,987.10 and 19,138.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,991.40, 29,987.10 and 19,138.20 is: 28,707.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,991.40 : 29,987.10 = 19,138.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,991.40/29,987.10 = 19,138.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,991.40x = 29,987.10 × 19,138.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,991.40x = 573,899,117.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,899,117.22/19,991.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,707.30

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