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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,339.50, 29,012.89 and 13,779.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,339.50, 29,012.89 and 13,779.05 is: 20,671.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,339.50 : 29,012.89 = 13,779.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,339.50/29,012.89 = 13,779.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,339.50x = 29,012.89 × 13,779.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,339.50x = 399,769,954.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,769,954.97/19,339.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,671.17

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