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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,342.26, 29,014.93 and 8,249.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,342.26, 29,014.93 and 8,249.05 is: 12,374.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,342.26 : 29,014.93 = 8,249.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,342.26/29,014.93 = 8,249.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,342.26x = 29,014.93 × 8,249.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,342.26x = 239,345,483.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,345,483.86/19,342.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,374.23

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