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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,324.50, 29,007.41 and 8,236.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,324.50, 29,007.41 and 8,236.41 is: 12,363.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,324.50 : 29,007.41 = 8,236.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,324.50/29,007.41 = 8,236.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,324.50x = 29,007.41 × 8,236.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,324.50x = 238,916,880.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,916,880.62/19,324.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,363.42

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