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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,729.70, 19,058.10 and 12,729.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,729.70, 19,058.10 and 12,729.70 is: 19,058.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,729.70 : 19,058.10 = 12,729.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,729.70/19,058.10 = 12,729.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,729.70x = 19,058.10 × 12,729.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,729.70x = 242,603,895.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,603,895.57/12,729.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,058.10

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