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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,349.82, 29,026.28 and 8,256.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,349.82, 29,026.28 and 8,256.63 is: 12,385.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,349.82 : 29,026.28 = 8,256.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,349.82/29,026.28 = 8,256.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,349.82x = 29,026.28 × 8,256.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,349.82x = 239,659,383.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,659,383.73/19,349.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,385.61

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