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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,354.61, 29,031.89 and 12,779.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,354.61, 29,031.89 and 12,779.25 is: 19,168.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,354.61 : 29,031.89 = 12,779.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,354.61/29,031.89 = 12,779.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,354.61x = 29,031.89 × 12,779.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,354.61x = 371,005,716.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,005,716.39/19,354.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,168.86

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