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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,338.79, 29,012.43 and 6,192.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,338.79, 29,012.43 and 6,192.49 is: 9,290.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,338.79 : 29,012.43 = 6,192.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,338.79/29,012.43 = 6,192.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,338.79x = 29,012.43 × 6,192.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,338.79x = 179,659,037.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,659,037.59/19,338.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,290.09

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