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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,279.18, 28,924.31 and 8,032.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,279.18, 28,924.31 and 8,032.33 is: 12,050.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,279.18 : 28,924.31 = 8,032.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,279.18/28,924.31 = 8,032.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,279.18x = 28,924.31 × 8,032.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,279.18x = 232,329,614.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,329,614.00/19,279.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,050.80

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