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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,344.64, 29,018.98 and 8,252.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,344.64, 29,018.98 and 8,252.50 is: 12,379.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,344.64 : 29,018.98 = 8,252.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,344.64/29,018.98 = 8,252.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,344.64x = 29,018.98 × 8,252.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,344.64x = 239,479,132.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,479,132.45/19,344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,379.61

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