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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,679.54, 19,017.65 and 3,320.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,679.54, 19,017.65 and 3,320.19 is: 4,979.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,679.54 : 19,017.65 = 3,320.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,679.54/19,017.65 = 3,320.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,679.54x = 19,017.65 × 3,320.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,679.54x = 63,142,219.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,142,219.65/12,679.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,979.85

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